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The importance of disability insurance

Higginbotham

Maybe you want to buy a first home , a vacation house or a boat. Or perhaps you want to pay for your children’s college education so they’re not saddled with debt. Whatever your plans are, they probably don’t include an unexpected disability. Why is disability coverage important? The FMLA doesn’t guarantee paid leave.

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10 most popular employee benefits and perks

Higginbotham

Student loan debt is a big concern for many individuals, and Education Data Initiative says that the average among of student loan debt is $37,693. Common benefits include life insurance, disability insurance, dental insurance and vision insurance. Paid Time Off. Mental Health Benefits.

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Understanding Taxable Benefits In A Quick and Easy Way

Vantage Circle

Paid vacation. Group life insurance premiums provided to employees over $50,000. Educational assistance. Group-term life insurance coverage. Some examples are retirement benefits, child care, health insurance, employee rewards, disability insurance, etc. Which Benefits Are Considered Taxable?

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How to deliver high-value workplace perks that employees love

Insperity

These things have become so commonplace that employees expect them, such as: Health insurance Dental insurance Paid vacation and sick days 401(k) retirement plan Disability insurance Life insurance Workers’ compensation Unemployment insurance.

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Top Employee Benefits & Compensation Ideas for a Diverse Workforce

Vantage Circle

These include insurance for losses from accidents, disability, sudden death, dismemberment. Disability Insurance. The employer pays for the worker’s salary if the worker becomes disabled or is unable to work. Paid Vacation. An extension of this benefit is providing unlimited vacation.

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Designing An Employee Benefits Program

Vantage Circle

Benefits program may vary but it usually consists of medical insurance, life insurance, paid time off, educational assistance program and much more. You can also hand out paid vacation packages to your employees who have done exceptionally well in their particular duties. Because why not?

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17 Essential Employee Benefits Ideas to Boost Morale and Productivity

Empuls

In addition to traditional medical, dental, and vision plans, some organizations offer more specialized plans, such as mental health coverage, disability insurance, or telemedicine services. Leave travel allowance (LTA) LTA is an allowance paid by employers to employees to cover their travel expenses when they take leave from work.