
What employee benefits are required by law
Employee benefits can be classified as benefits required by law and voluntary benefits provided by an employer to employees. Legally required benefits include benefits provided to employees and their family members with medical care, retirement income, hardships due to loss of job and disabilities, and liabilities due to workplace illness and injuries.- Social Security and Medicare Taxes
- Unemployment Insurance
- Workers Compensation Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Family Medical Leave
- Health Insurance
- COBRA Benefits
- Other Benefits