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... 59 Purpose of the Analysis and Data Sources Relatively low levels of compensation are often cited as issues in ADA paratransit vehicle operator recruitment and retention. This was noted in several reports and articles identified in the literature search.
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... • Duplicate responses (for example, responses from two people at the same agency) ; and • Providing the employer contribution to health care instead of the employee contribution.
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... Graphical Analysis and Discussion Starting Wage, Provider Type, and Turnover Figure 5-1 shows in graphical form the relationship represented by regression Model 1. The public providers (black squares)
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... between the two groups. Within each group there is a loose association between wages and turnover.
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... could be related to employment by a public operator. Figure 5-5 shows the relationship between paid health benefits and turnover after controlling for public versus contract operation.
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... While there is a strong connection, differences in starting wages appear to only explain 20% to 21% of the variation in turnover rates. Clearly, while pay rates are important, there are many other factors that affect turnover.

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