India
Benefits Summary
The benefits listed below apply to the employees of all Qualcomm entities located in India (hereafter
referred to as Qualcomm).
Statutory India Programs
Public Holidays
Qualcomm provides 11 paid days as time off to employees so that they
may celebrate holidays and festivals. Please see the Holiday Policy for a
complete listing of specific days.
Statutory Programs
Qualcomm will make the necessary contributions towards statutory
benefit programs such as Provident Fund and Gratuity Fund.
Leave Programs
Annual Leave
For every month of continuous service, employees in Hyderabad,
Bangalore, Chennai, and Delhi will accrue 1.67 days (20 working days
per year) and employees in Mumbai will accrue 1.75 days (21 working
days per year).
Paid Paternity Leave
Qualcomm provides fathers with 5 consecutive business days off within 3
months of the baby's birth; fathers who have a minimum of 12 months of
service will be eligible.
Sick/Casual Leave
Qualcomm provides employees with 12 working days per calendar year
(pro-rated for first year of employment based on hire date).
Insurance Programs
Mediclaim Insurance
Qualcomm will provide eligible employees and eligible dependents with
Mediclaim Insurance. Qualcomm will pay 100% of the premium for
employees and their eligible dependents. Mediclaim Insurance provides
reimbursement of up to 7,50,000 INR per family for hospital expenses,
not to exceed 3,75,000 INR for parents/in-laws. Maternity coverage is
included in this benefit and provides a maximum coverage limit of 75,000
up to a maximum of 2 children. A voluntary medical top up plan is
available for purchase for parents/in-laws.
Life Insurance
Qualcomm will provide eligible employees with coverage equal to 2x
their annual gross pay. Medical certification may be required for
coverage that exceeds 90,00,000 INR. Coverage will begin the first day
of employment and Qualcomm will pay 100% of the premium.
Group Personal Accident
Qualcomm will provide eligible employees with Group Personal Accident
Insurance. The principal sum is equal to 3x an employee's annual gross
pay. Qualcomm will pay 100% of the premium.
Travel Accident Insurance
Up to $100,000 USD, if death occurs while traveling on company
business outside of India.
Travel Medical Insurance
Qualcomm provides coverage for emergency medical treatment
employees may require while traveling on company business outside of
India.
India
Savings Programs
Employee Stock Purchase
Program
Qualcomm Incorporated, Qualcomm's parent company, will give eligible
employees the opportunity to purchase Qualcomm Incorporated stock at
a 15% discount through payroll deductions; there are 2 offering periods
each year. Employees may contribute between 1% to 15% of their
monthly salary.
Additional Qualcomm Benefit Programs
Wireless Device Subsidy
Qualcomm will subsidize 50% for the purchase of tablets or mobile
phones with Qualcomm chipsets, or 100% for the purchase of a
Qualcomm EVDO mobile access data card, up to a maximum of
15,000INR. This subsidy is available once every 2 years for approved
devices. Employees are eligible for this benefit after 3 months of
employment.
Concierge Service
Employees may be eligible for concierge services that provide
assistance with things such as errand running, planning vacations, home
repair and much more.
Education Assistance
Qualcomm will provide Education Assistance to eligible employees.
Based upon a reimbursement schedule, employees may receive up to
1,18,125 INR for continuing education, 2-year degrees, 4-year
undergraduate degrees or certificate programs; or up to 2,36,250 INR for
approved distance learning programs outside of India, graduate or
postgraduate degree programs. Qualcomm will pay the full costs of the
BITS, Pilani MS in Electronics Program.
Employee Assistance
Program
Qualcomm provides assistance to eligible employees and eligible
dependents that have difficulties with personal issues by offering
professional counseling and referral services for up to 8 visits per
occurrence per year.
Employee Recognition
Qualcomm will acknowledge employees by providing gift vouchers in
celebration of life events such as marriage and births. Employees are
also recognized for their accomplishments via Qualcomm's Qualstar
Program.
Fitness Center
Reimbursement
Qualcomm will reimburse eligible employees up to 50% of their healthclub and recreational-facility membership fees, up to a maximum of
11,000 INR per year. Employees are eligible for this benefit after 3
months of employment. Locations with onsite fitness centers are not
eligible for this benefit.
Meals
Qualcomm offers 2 meals and a snack per work day.
Service Awards
Employees are recognized for their years of service through the Service
Award Program. Service anniversary milestones are recognized at 5, 10,
15, 20 and above years of service. Service is based on your Qualcomm
start date.
Shuttle Services
At some locations, employees may be provided with shuttle services to
and from work.
Note: Where legally possible, the Company reserves the right to modify or terminate these plans at any time.
Eligibility for insurance coverage will be subject to meeting applicable insurance company underwriting requirements
and maximum benefit levels. Benefit programs may be subject to applicable taxes.
Updated March 2014
