Are companies required to offer Employee Benefits?

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Most benefits are offered voluntarily by the company as a value-added service to the employee. Such voluntary benefits include retirement plans and health insurance. The government does reward companies for offering these benefits by giving favorable tax treatment to the employer and employees. Other benefits, such as Social Security, workers’ compensation, and family and medical leave are required by federal or state law. Such benefits as paid maternity leave is more complicated: the size and type of business, and other factors, determine whether this is a required or voluntary benefit.
The best place to check: Talk with an employment attorney to determine what you must offer—and what just makes good sense to offer.

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