Employee Benefits

Course Overview by Employee benefits refer to compensation other than hourly wage, salary, or incentive payments. Benefits programs are characterized Protection, Paid Time Off, and Accommodation and Enhancement.Protection programs - provide family benefits, promote health, and guard against income loss caused by catastrophic factors such as unemployment, disability, and serious illnesses.Paid time-off policies - compensate employees when they are not performing their primary work duties, for example, vacation and holidays.Accommodation and enhancement benefits - promote opportunities for employees and their families, including stress management classes, flexible time, and tuition reimbursement. Text Practical approach. Commonly referenced by HR practitioners. Contains 12 chapters, organized into 4 (1) Introduction to Employee Benefits; (2) Retirement, Health Care, and Life Insurance; (3) Services; and (4) Extending Employee Benefits. Each chapter contains a chapter outline, learning objectives, key terms, discussion questions, and 2 brief cases.