1. Benefits
Thursday, February 8th

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

3. 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

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

5. 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

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

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

8. 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

9. 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