Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The EAP is designed to help employees and their families deal with issues affecting their jobs and personal lives. Independent, professional counselors can be contacted through a confidential toll-free number to work with you and family members and make recommendations for action and/or referrals.

Vacation

Employees enjoy up to six weeks paid vacation based on their length of continuous service.

Vacation Buy and Sell

Some employees, because of their individual situations, may not want or find it difficult to use all of their vacation each year. Other employees want additional time off. USG SelectBenefits gives employees the opportunity to buy or sell one (1) week of vacation each year.

Holidays

USG’s holiday plan provides up to 11 paid holidays. Many locations provide flexibility by offering “Individual Holidays” that can be used for civic and religious holidays not already included on the schedule.

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

The pre-tax dollars you have deducted from your paycheck for this account may be used for dependent day care for children under 13 or elderly parents whom you support because they are physically and mentally incapable of self care.

Adoption Assistance

USG offers an employee up to $10,000 in benefit reimbursement for specific adoption related expenses.

Mother’s Room

A quiet, private environment located in USG’s Headquarters and Customer Service Center, the Mother’s Room accommodates mothers who breast feed their babies and want to pump milk during the work day.

Fitness Membership/Wellness Program

Chicago office employees are eligible for subsidized enrollment in the Cardio-Fitness Center. Other locations provide annual medical monitoring and educational materials on various health issues as part of the Company’s wellness initiatives.

Backup Childcare Program

If your baby-sitter lets you down, USG provides emergency childcare at Children First in downtown Chicago.

National Merit Scholarships

Sons and daughters of USG employees are eligible to compete for National Merit Scholarships funded by the USG Foundation. These college scholarships honor exceptionally talented high school students.

Travel Services

Employees can request pricing and information, airline, car and hotel reservations, changes or cancellations by telephone or email through USG’s Travel Department/Best Travel.