12 Benefits HR Should Know

Families: We provide a comprehensive package of services and resources caregivers need. Wellness programs: Wellness programs are offered by more than half of employers in the U.S. Programs focused on particular health conditions (24%) and health screening (31%) have declined, and benefits like quiet rooms (21%), fitness activities (about 30%) and standing desks (60%) have increased.

Some benefits would still be subject to the Federal Insurance Contributions Act tax (FICA), such as 401(k) 11 and 403(b) contributions; however, health premiums, some life premiums, and contributions to flexible spending accounts are exempt from FICA.

Many of these unique employee benefits corp are on the rise: for example, in the U.S., out of all the organizations that increased their offered benefits, 44% increased their employee wellness resources These can help boost morale, but they can also help you avoid indirect costs, like costs associated with missed work and associated productivity (about $1,685 per employee each year, according to SHRM).

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) The FMLA states that employers with more than 50 employees must provide up to 12 workweeks of unpaid leave during any 12-month period for specified family and medical reasons These weeks needn't be consecutive, and they also needn't be paid.