1. 3 FUNDAMENTAL ROLES Protection Programs Paid Time-off
Accommodation and Enhancement
Benefits

2. LEGALLY REQUIRED BENEFITS
Benefits Required by Law
Social Security Act of 1935,
State Workers’ Compensation Laws
Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993

3. SOCIAL SECURITY ACT 2 Original Programs Amendments Retirement System
Unemployment Insurance Program
Amendments
OASDI
Medicare

4. OBJECTIVES OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION
Income and Medical Benefits for Victims
Remedy to Reduce Litigation Time & Expense
Relieve Charities of Financial Drains
Improve Workplace Safety
Encourage Accident Investigations

5. FMLA
Provides Job Protection to Employees in Case of Medical or Family Emergencies
12 Weeks of Unpaid Leave
1,250 Hours in 12-Month Period

6. DISCRETIONARY BENEFITS
Originally Known as Welfare Practices
Three Main Roles
Income and Health Protections
Paid Time - Off
Accommodation and Enhancement

7. INCOME PROTECTION PROGRAMS
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement Plans

8. RETIREMENT PLANS Defined Contribution Plans Defined Benefits Plans
Hybrid Plans

9. HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAMS
Fee-for-Service Plans
Managed Care Plans
Point-of-Service Plans
Consumer-Driven Health Care

10. PAID TIME - OFF Holiday Funeral Leave Vacation Military Leave
Sick Leave
Jury Duty
Funeral Leave
Military Leave
Clean-up Time
Travel Time

11. DISCRETIONARY BENEFITS FEATURES
Eligibility Provisions
Variety
Levels of Benefits
Waiting Periods
Financing Benefits

12. EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENTS
Industry Prospects
Economic Conditions
Forecasts
Employers’ Costs of Compensation and Benefits
Government Regulations
Changing Demographics

13. ACCOMMODATION & ENHANCEMENT BENEFITS
Improve Mental & Physical Well-Being
Provide Family Assistance
Allow Flexible Work Schedules
Enhance Employees’ Knowledge & Skills
Provide Opportunities to Manage Daily Challenges