EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Description: Employee Benefits

• General Tips

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Description
The term “employee benefits” refers to non-wage compensation provided to employees in addition to their salary. Benefits may be subsidized by the employer and/or the employee. Certain benefits are mandated by law. They include:

  •  Time off for casting votes on election days, jury duty, and military service.
  •  Payment of employer portion of FICA taxes which provides employees with retirement and disability benefits.
  •  Contribution to state short term disability programs.
  •  Compliance with all workers compensation requirements.
  •  Payment of Federal and State unemployment taxes, ensuring benefits for unemployed workers.
  •  Compliance with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

General Tips
  •  Whether a company is large or small the benefits department should be viewed as the point of contact for the employee with any benefits need
  •  Giving your employees benefit choices can enhance your company’s package while controlling costs
  •  Voluntary Benefits which employers make available and employees pay for are seen as a cost effective way to enrich a company’s benefits package
  •  Paying for Benefits with pre-tax dollars benefits the employees as well as the employer
  •  COMMUNICATE all your benefits to your employees 

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Questions to ask an expert
  •  How do I establish what benefits are right for my company?
  •  What outside services can I utilize to assist me in the process?
  •  What specific questions should I ask any outside service provider?

Products and Services
  •  ResumeRabbit.com

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Books and Publications
  •   Employee Benefits (Paperback) by Joseph J. Martocchio (Author)
  •   The Handbook of Employee Benefits (Hardcover) by Jerry S. Rosenbloom (Author)
  •   Introduction to Employee Benefits Law (American Casebook) (Hardcover) by Colleen E. Medill (Author)