The Farmers National Bank of Emlenton will increase the minimum hourly wage its pays employees to $10.50 per hour beginning September 1, 2014. This hourly wage rate represents an increase over the current lowest pay rate offered by the bank and is 45% higher than the federal minimum wage rate of $7.25 per hour as mandated by the United States Department of Labor.
“Increasing the minimum wage for the organization is the right thing to do. This new wage supports the business strategy and mission of the Bank. Our employees are a dedicated group of individuals who support the Bank’s continuous growth and commitment to serve its communities. Our desire is to remain an employer of choice in our market and a competitive wage and rich compensation package is a vital part of what we offer to potential and current employees.” says William C. Marsh, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer.
The Farmers National Bank of Emlenton, with more than $500 million in assets and approximately 130 employees, is an independent, nationally chartered, FDIC-insured community commercial bank headquartered in Emlenton, Pennsylvania, operating fifteen full-service offices in Venango, Butler, Clarion, Clearfield, Crawford, Elk, Jefferson, and Mercer Counties, Pennsylvania. The Bank is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Emclaire Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: “EMCF”).
For more information about Farmers National Bank, please visit the website at www.farmersnb.com or call 877-862-9270.
