All employee salaries are reviewed annually in September. All exempt employees receive stock options upon hire. A Kaiser Plan is available to Los Gatos, CA, employees. Vision Vision services for exams and lenses are covered through a network of providors. Employees may use pretax dollars to pay for medical or dental expenses not covered by the health plans and expenses related to dependent care by setting aside funds in one or both reimbursement accounts.
Employees can purchase additional insurance for themselves, spouse and children at low group rates.
Employee Stock Purchase Employees can purchase Metricom common stock at 85 percent of market price through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. They can contribute from 1 percent to 15 percent of their total compensation through regular payroll deductions. Company matching contributions vest immediately. Employees are eligible for this benefit after their first day of employment. Educational Assistance Program Metricom supports continuing education for all employees.