Effective October 1, 2012, QUALCOMM Incorporated completed a corporate reorganization in which the assets of certain of its businesses and groups, as well as the stock of certain of its direct and indirect subsidiaries, were contributed to Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. (QTI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of QUALCOMM Incorporated.
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Effective October 1, 2012, QUALCOMM Incorporated completed a corporate reorganization in which the assets of certain of its businesses and groups, as well as the stock of certain of its direct and indirect subsidiaries, were contributed to Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. (QTI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of QUALCOMM Incorporated.
Qualcomm Technology Licensing (QTL), the Company’s patent licensing business, continues to be operated by QUALCOMM Incorporated, which continues to own the vast majority of the Company’s patent portfolio. Substantially all of the Company’s products and services businesses, including QCT, as well as substantially all of the Company’s engineering, research and development functions, are now operated by QTI and its direct and indirect subsidiaries. Neither QTI nor any of its subsidiaries has any right, power or authority to grant any licenses or other rights under or to any patents owned by QUALCOMM Incorporated.
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Our benefits package is deep and comprehensive, providing you and your family extensive protection and security, along with quality, life-enhancing programs. When we say the benefits of working at Qualcomm are many, you’ll see we mean that quite literally. Just take a look…
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Pretax and post-tax roth savings through payroll deduction
Company match of employee contribution: 100% on first $1,500, 50% on next $1,500, 33% on next $7,500, and 10% thereafter 50% vested after 1 year, 100% after 2 years
Loans available
Fidelity, Vanguard and other Mutual Funds
Employee may enroll, suspend and make changes to contributions at any time
All regular status employees age 18 and older
Date of hire
Minimum of 1% of salary
Maximum of 100% of salary up to annual IRS deferral limit, and less other elective deferrals and required deductions
Make up contributions permitted for employees age 50 and over
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Description
Eligibility
Eligible Date
Employee Contribution
Elective post-tax payroll deduction
Allows employees to purchase company stock at 85% of the fair market value at the beginning OR end of the six month period, whichever is lower
Employee may suspend contributions at any time
Employee may withdraw from plan at any time
All regular status employees scheduled to work 21 or more hours per week; 5 months per calendar year
30 days of employment prior to the beginning date of an ESPP offering period
Every February 1 and August 1
Minimum 1% of salary
Maximum 15% of salary
Maximum $12,500 in shares each offering period
Holidays
Description
Eligibility
Eligible Date
Employee Contribution
10 company designated holidays per calendar year
1 employee designated holiday per calendar year
All regular status employees
Prorated for part-time employees
Must be on active pay status day before and day after holiday
Date of hire or eligibility
none
Vacation
Description
Eligibility
Eligible Date
Employee Contribution
Exempt Employees:
3 weeks accrual per year
After 5 years of employment: 4 weeks accrual per year
After 10 years of employment: 5 weeks accrual per year
Non-Exempt Employees:
2 weeks accrual per year
After 5 years of employment: 3 weeks accrual per year
After 10 years of employment: 4 weeks accrual per year
Maximum accrual of 2 times employee's annual accrual rate
All regular status employees
Prorated for part-time employees
Date of hire or eligibility
none
Medical Plan
Description
Eligibility
Eligible Date
Employee Contribution
Non-PPO Indemnity
PPO Office
PPO Hospital Visit
Individual deductible
$500
$0
$0
Family deductible
$1000
$0
$0
After deductible:
Plan pays
60%
100%
90%
You Pay (co-insurance)
40%
$0/ Preventive Care Visit $10/Primary Care Visit (non-preventive care) $10/Mental Health Office Visit $20/Specialty Visit
10%
Maximum co-insurance per person per year
$3,000
N/A
$750
Pre-admission inpatient notification required
Retail Prescription Copays / Copay (for a 30 day supply):
Generic = 20% with a $15 maximum copay
No Generic Available Preferred Brand = 20% with a $20 maximum copay
Preferred Brand = 30% with a $40 maximum copay
Non-Preferred Brand = 40% with a $60 maximum copay
Fertility Drugs = 50%, no maximum copay
Mail Order Prescription Copays / Copay (for a 90 day supply):
Generic = $30 copay
No Generic Available Preferred Brand = $40 copay
Preferred Brand = $80 copay
Non-Preferred Brand =$120 copay
Fertility Drugs = 50%, no maximum copay
All regular status employees working 30+ hours per week
Spouse or same sex domestic partner and dependent child(ren) of eligible employee
Pre-existing condition clause exists
Date of hire or eligibility
Employees working less than 40 hours pay a percentage premium.
Dental Plan
Description
Eligibility
Eligible Date
Employee Contribution
Preventive services
100% of eligible expenses, no deductible. Maximum benefit for preventive services per year: $500 per individual
Individual deductible per calendar year: $50
Family deductible per calendar year: $150
Basic services:
80% after deductible
Major services:
50% after deductible
Maximum benefits for basic and major services per year: $1,500 per individual
Orthodontia:
50% after deductible
Maximum lifetime benefit for orthodontia: $1,500 per individual
Note: Frequency limitations on certain services
All regular status employees working 30+ hours per week
Spouse or same sex domestic partner and dependent child(ren) of eligible employee
Pre-existing condition clause exists
Date of hire or eligibility
Employees working less than 40 hours pay a percentage premium for employee coverage.
Vision Plan
Description
Eligibility
Eligible Date
Employee Contribution
Exam:
100% of eligible expenses once every 12 months, $5 copay
Lenses/Frames:
Once every 24 months, $10 copay
Contact lenses (in lieu of glasses): once every 24 months
Note: Lenses, frames and contact lenses are subject to a maximum allowable benefit
All regular status employees working 30+ hours per week
Spouse or same sex domestic partner and dependent child(ren) of eligible employee
Pre-existing condition clause exist
Date of hire or eligibility
Premiums required for dependent coverage.
Employees working less than 40 hours pay a percentage premium for employee coverage.
Sick Leave
Description
Eligibility
Eligible Date
Employee Contribution
Used for personal illness/doctor's appointments
May be integrated with disability programs
Exempt:
Sick time taken as needed based on the honor system
Non-Exempt:
10 days per year, bi-weekly accrual
160 hour maximum accrual
All regular status employees
Prorated for part-time employees
Date of hire
none
Dependent Care & Health Care Reimbursement Accounts
Description
Eligibility
Eligible Date
Employee Contribution
Enables employees to pay for dependent care and health care expenses with pretax dollars
All regular status employees working 30+ hours per week
Date of hire or eligibility
Every January 1
Upon family status change
Maximum of $5,000 annually for each reimbursement account
Tuition
Description
Eligibility
Eligible Date
Employee Contribution
Employees may seek assistance for tuition and fees for academic education
Reimbursement of up to $5,250 per calendar year for cost of tuition, books, and parking for courses toward continuing education, certification program, associate's degree or a bachelor's degree
Reimbursement of up to $10,125 per calendar year for costs of tuition, books, and parking for courses toward a graduate or post-graduate degree
Reimbursement based on grade
All regular status employees working 40 hours per week
Must be actively employed when the course begins and ends
Course, program or study must be pre-approved and considered job related
List of approved schools
Date of hire
Employee pays up front and may request reimbursement for eligible expenses
Eligible expenses over and above annual limits are the responsibility of the employee
Adoption Assistance
Description
Eligibility
Eligible Date
Employee Contribution
Provides financial assistance up to $4,000 towards some expenses associated with adopting a child
All regular status employees working 40 hours per week
Date of hire
None
Matching Grant Program
Description
Eligibility
Eligible Date
Employee Contribution
Provides one-for-one matching of employee contributions each fiscal year to IRS recognized non-profit organizations
Maximum amount:
All employees: $1,000
Director & Above: $5,000
All regular status employees working 40 hours per week
Date of hire
None
QLife
Description
Eligibility
Eligible Date
Employee Contribution
Balancing work, family and life. QLife is comprised of six communities that represent the multiple facets of our lives:
Community Life : Qualcomm provides hundreds of opportunities for our employees to make a measurable impact on the communities we call home.
Family Life : Workshops, adoption assistance, child and elder care resource referral help handle numerous family matters.
Healthy Life : Qualcomm makes it easy to get healthy and stay healthy with on-site and online fitness programs, health education workshops and an on-site medical and dental clinic in San Diego. If there is no on-site fitness center where you’re located, Qualcomm will reimburse your health club fees (maximum reimbursement amount applies).
Leisure Life : Partake in tournaments. Adventure Outings. “Learn To” programs that teach scuba diving, surfing and more. There are groups for aviation, motorcycle buffs and more.
Life Resources:
Qualcomm’s vendor discount web site will point you to great deals from local and national merchants such as amusement parks, sporting events and movie theaters
Team Life:
Work groups can take part in customized team bonding events where you and your co-workers share in fun, novel experiences.