Employee Benefits

Employee benefits are non-wage compensations, such as stock options, group insurance, retirement benefits, sick leave, and vacation provided to employees through an employee benefit plan in addition to their wages or salaries. Some employee benefits are mandated by statute such as unpaid family or medical leave under the federal Family Medical Leave Act. The Family and medical leave act of 1993 enforces covered employers to grant an eligible employee up to a total of 12 workweeks of unpaid leave during any 12-month period for one or more of the approved reasons. Most employee benefits and employee health benefits, however, are determined by employer policy or contract.

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Paternity Leave and FMLA
Following the birth or adoption of a child, or the placement of a foster child, many fathers are eligible for up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act. If the father is ineligible for FMLA leave, he may still be able to receive paid or unpaid time off.
Employees: Wages and Hours FAQ
What is the FLSA? If my state's minimum wage is different than the federal minimum wage, which do I get? I just found out that someone who was hired after I was is making more money than I am. Isn't that illegal? I was promised a raise three months ago, but I haven't received it yet. What
Wages and Overtime For The Employer
Every employer is required to follow rules and regulations under both state and federal laws that govern the payment of wages and overtime. The whole process can get very complicated, particularly when a business has employees in more than one state. Federal and State Laws Under the federal Fair Lab
COBRA Coverage
The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) provisions require most employers to allow employees who lose their jobs and their dependents to keep their health care coverage for a certain amount of time by paying the premiums in full. COBRA provisions apply to pregnant employees.
Severance Pay
An employer may offer severance pay to employees who retire, are laid off, who resign or are fired. The amount of severance pay is determined by the employer, but is usually based on the number of years that the employee has worked for the company. A severance package can include pay and benefits.

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