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Employee start-up announcement
Employee start-up announcements are used by employers that are considering enrolling
in the program. Commuter Check has developed three versions. They are designed to
help employers gauge employee interest, levels of transit ridership and commuting
expenses.
Click to download:
Pre-tax sample
Start-up Announcement
Company-paid
benefit sample Start-up Announcement
Combination
pre-tax and benefit sample Start-up Announcement
Important: Before announcing the program to your employees, determine the denominations
available in your region. Click
here for a list of denominations in your area.
Introductory memorandums
Introductory Memorandums explain to employees how Commuter Check works. Whether
offered pre-tax or as a benefit, it is important that your employees understand
program details.
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Distribution frequency and procedures |
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Voucher denominations that are available |
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Click to view:
Sample pre-tax introductory
memo
Sample company-paid
benefit introductory memo
Sample combination
pre-tax and benefit introductory memo
Employee receipt forms
Employee Authorizations/Certifications are not required. Some companies, however,
use them to ensure employees receiving the Commuter Checks are transit users.
Click to view:
Sample employee receipt
forms
Posters/Flyers
Posters and flyers are used by employers to promote participation in the program.
We developed a poster for your use on bulletin boards, as a flyer, or in other ways
to help inform employees about Commuter Check. We will be happy to produce a personalized
master or print a supply for you on 8.5" x 11" card stock (for bulletin
boards) or on colored stock (for flyers).
E-mail or call us at (800) 531-2828
to discuss your needs.
Click to download:
8.5" x 11"
Poster
8.5” x 14”
Poster
Click to download a copy of a
“Why Should I Sign Up for Commuter Check?” flyer:
English version
Spanish version
Mandarin version
Payroll deduction/Commuter Check order summary
chart
The chart below is a simple example that can be used to compute Commuter Check orders
and track distribution to employees. It can be changed based on available denominations
and distribution frequencies, and include additional information, if desired.
Note: the denominations used here reflect those available in the San Francisco Bay
Area Commuter Check program.
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