Who is the Association of Florida Colleges?

The Association of Florida Colleges (AFC) is a statewide organization that represents specific concerns of the Florida College System. It was started in 1949 by individuals dedicated to promoting the growth and advancement of the community college system. The yearly dues of its members help AFC provide the monetary support to allow AFC to monitor state legislation to determine the impact on colleges and their employees.

Who Pays?

You

When You Are Eligible

As soon as employed.

What You Receive

Membership dues also help pay for lobbyists who provide information to legislators so that they can make better decisions about the Florida College System. Other benefits include social events and attendance at educational workshops. Annual membership dues are as follows: employees with salaries under $30,000 a year pay $35; employees with salaries over $30,000 to $74,999 pay $45. Membership dues may be paid via payroll deduction for regular faculty and staff. An AFC campus representative will contact the employee soon after employment start date.

Who Pays?

You

When You Are Eligible

As soon as employed.

What You Receive

The College Store allows a 10% discount on all textbooks for PHSC employees enrolled in a course. The 10% discount applies only to employees in regular positions at the College. A 15% discount is offered on all other products except computer software and snack items. Computer software is sold at educational prices and has discounts built-in. Discounts are not allowed on sale merchandise.

BayCare Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Who Pays?

PHSC

When You Are Eligible

The first day of the following month after date of employment.

What You Receive

BayCare Behavioral Health provides short-term counseling services – up to five sessions per person, per problem, per fiscal year. This service is completely confidential and is available to our employees and their dependents. BayCare provides an emergency 24-hour crisis line (1-800-878-5470) in addition to an online information service website (BayCare.org/EAP) which includes: health articles, videos, health assessments and tools; legal – state-specific legal forms and articles; financial – articles to assist with budgeting, auto financing, investing, savings, personal growth and much more.

TicketsatWork Discounts 

TicketsatWork is the leading Corporate Entertainment Benefits provider, offering exclusive discounts, special offers and access to preferred seating and tickets to top attractions, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets, hotels and much more.

When You Are Eligible

As soon as employed.

What You Receive

PHSC employees can learn more by visiting the Human Resources intranet page under discounts and privileges or by visiting TicketatWork.

Library Privileges

When You Are Eligible

As soon as employed.

What You Receive

All PHSC employees may check out up to 20 books at campus libraries. Books must be returned or renewed within a three-week period. A wide range of books, as well as many periodicals, are available. (Periodicals may not be removed from the library.)

Social Security & Medicare

Who Pays?

PHSC and You

When You Are Eligible

As soon as employed.

What You Receive

Financial assistance at retirement, in case of total disability, or for your minor children upon your death. You contribute 7.65% of your taxable pay, and PHSC matches that amount.

Tax-Sheltered Annuity

Who Pays?

You

When You Are Eligible

As soon as employed.

What You Receive

Payroll deduction. You choose from the available companies and apply to that company, then submit a deduction form to HR. Annuity options: 403(b), 403(b) Roth, 457.

Unemployment Compensation

Who Pays?

PHSC

When You Are Eligible

Determined by the Bureau of Unemployment Comp.

What You Receive

Financial assistance when you are unemployed, if eligible.

Worker's Compensation

Who Pays?

PHSC

When You Are Eligible

As soon as employed.

What You Receive

An employee who sustains a job-connected illness or injury that is compensable under the Workers’ Compensation Law shall be granted Illness-In-the-Line of Duty Leave for a period of 96 hours (12 working days). If the illness or injury disables you for more than 12 working days, workers’ compensation provides payment to you for two-thirds of your lost wages.