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Employee Benefits: A Key Part of Job Compensation

Money Talk

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Fringe Benefits: What Are They and How Are They Helpful

HR Digest

Some of the mandatory fringe benefits that employers are required to provide: Health insurance The health care plans cover visits to primary care physicians, specialist doctors, and emergency care. Anything less than 50 full time employees , does not warrant mandatory provision of health insurance under the ACA.

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What Are Employee Benefits?

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The benefits vary, but employees agree they want better health insurance, work flexibility, and more leaves at work. Plus, employers should pay taxes which will help pay Medicare and Social Security. Other than that, employers will also pay unemployment taxes, which employees will receive when they’re unemployed.

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Examples of fringe benefits by category

Business Management Daily

Different benefits appeal to different teams, but what matters most is providing more than just the bare minimum—health insurance, workers’ compensation, and a competitive salary. Deductibles can be paid with tax-advantaged/tax-free spending accounts funded by employees and employers.

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What employees expect from benefits packages

Business Management Daily

Someone definitely could view an employee benefits package that lacks health insurance or paid sick days as a reason to not accept an offer of employment. To aid in the decision-making process, though, here’s a closer look at various types of employee benefits : Health insurance.

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Importance of Employee Benefits in the Workplace

HR Digest

These benefits are regulated by the state laws and these usually include: Unemployment Insurance . Disability Insurance . Medicare Tax Payments . There are also other workplace benefits such as health insurance, paid vacation, life insurance, and retirement benefits. Family and Medical Leave .

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How to Take Advantage of Employee Benefits

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Health Insurance. If you’re among the millions of uninsured Americans, talk to your employer about getting health insurance. According to PeopleKeep , employers with at least 50 full-time employees are required by law to offer health insurance to their employees. Paid Vacation.