Overview

In this overview of employee benefits and recent developments in the field, participants will learn about the importance of employee benefits, the types of benefits available and which benefits are mandatory versus voluntary. In addition, guidelines will be presented that will help interpret accurately employee benefits and an explanation of benefit costs and employer contributions. There will be a detailed discussion of legal and compliance issues associated with employee benefits with a look at the Employee Retirement, Income and Security Act (ERISA) and the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The webinar will present information on employee rights in these specific areas. There will also be a discussion of cost management and how the cost of benefits impacts employee compensation.

Recent developments in employee benefits will also be examined. Several areas will be explored. These include mental health support for employees with expanded Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs). In addition, there will be a discussion of benefits specifically geared to remote employees. Various other areas that will be covered include Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives geared to parents, elder care and culturally competent care. Some other areas looked at will be telehealth services, sustainable benefits and customizing and flexibility in allowing employees to choose their own benefits. 

Why you should Attend

Participants in this webinar, will be given a broad overview of the employee benefits field. In this webinar, those attending will learn what benefits are mandatory and voluntary. Practical guidelines will be introduced to help interpret employee benefits. Information will be presented on ERISA and the Affordable Care Act. There will also be a discussion of how these benefits can be used with Employee Assistance Programs. In addition, the webinar will give an overview of customizing employee benefits and helping them select their preferred benefits.

Areas Covered in the Session

• Importance of employee benefits
• Types of employee benefits
• Mandatory vs. voluntary benefits
• Guidelines to accurately interpret employee benefits
• Explaining benefit costs and employer contributions
• Legal and compliance issues
• ERISA and the Affordable Care Act
• Employee rights
• Mental health care and Employee Assistance Programs
• Benefits for remote employees
• Customizing benefits
• Allow employees to choose own benefits

Who Will Benefit

• Benefit Managers
• EAP Providers
• Himan Resource Managers
• Human Resource 
• Personnel
• General Managers
• Labor Relations