Benefits Thursday, February 8th

Benefits What are some examples of benefits that an employer provides?

Health Insurance Health Insurance is a contentious topic in the US In most of the Western World, it is a right About half of Americans get healthcare through their employer

Dental Insurance Most employers that offer health insurance also offer dental There is a link between oral health and general health

Vacation time A common benefit, many employers offer paid vacation to employees Most employers offer you more time the longer you stay Most European countries offer much more time

Sick Time Most employers offer paid sick time Be careful when you use this, as it may eat into other time

Maternity Leave The US is one of the few countries that does not offer paid maternity leave Some individual employers may offer it

Paternity Leave Paternity leave is much less common than maternity leave An increasing number of employers are offering this, as traditional gender roles are changing

401 k 401k is a type of retirement plan offered by many employers In a 401k, a company may match your own contributions to a retirement fund