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Paid parental leave options: Understanding your rights

Business Management Daily

Employers can do this through a leave program they run or by adding short-term disability insurance to their health insurance and benefits package. Short-term Disability Employees can often use short-term disability insurance for pregnancy and childbirth. Many programs offer full or partial payment.

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What are voluntary benefits?

WEX Inc.

Health Voluntary benefits help employers fill any additional health needs that might not be covered by typical health insurance. Employees can receive more options such as critical illness insurance, disability insurance, and accident insurance, along with additional dental and vision benefits.

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Two-thirds of Small Firms Are Boosting Their Benefits Packages: Poll

InterWest Insurance Services

Now more than ever, employers need to step up their employee benefits game beyond providing group health insurance. Good pay and a robust health insurance package still win the day, but employers are having to do more to sweeten the pot, according to a new survey by MetLife. Long-term and short-term disability insurance.

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USI Employee Benefits

HR Lineup

USI is a leading insurance brokerage and consulting firm that specializes in employee benefits. USI’s benefits offerings include a comprehensive suite of health insurance options, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

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Pregnancy disability leave — who and what are covered

Business Management Daily

Women needing to take time off also may be eligible for pregnancy disability leave (PDL) if no longer able to perform job duties because of pregnancy-related medical conditions. This type of short-term disability insurance coverage may come directly from an employer as part of its benefits package. Laws vary by state.

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Employee Benefits: The Only Guide You Need

Achievers

Federal and state mandated benefits include health insurance, worker’s compensation, unemployment insurance, and required leave time for caring for family and/or personal medical purposes. Health insurance, and family and medical leave, are not required for all businesses.

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Employee Benefits Guide for 2023: What Employers Need To Know

Vantage Circle

Enhancing Employee Health And Well-being: Benefits like health insurance, wellness programs, and mental health support contribute to employees' physical and emotional well-being. The health and well-being of our employees is a top priority because they are our company's greatest asset. " - Sybil F.