Benefits

Navigate the world of benefits, including medical insurance, retirement planning, and paid leave

Should Childcare Stipends Become Part of an Employee Benefits Package?

In an effort to support and retain their working parent employees, many companies are offering childcare subsidies. Are they right for your organization?

by Dan Marzullo

Healthcare

How to Choose the Best Vision Insurance for Employee Benefits

Find out why offering vision benefits to your employees could be smart and what to consider when choosing the right plan for your organization.

by Dan Marzullo

Employee Engagement

Is Your Employee Retention Program Working?

Organizations can significantly improve the chances of retaining employees by implementing these strategies to boost job satisfaction.

by Dan Marzullo

Latest articles

HR Fast Facts: What Does a Pre-Tax Medical Premium Mean on a Pay Stub?

Employees can get their health insurance premiums deducted from their paycheck before income taxes or payroll taxes are withheld and then paid to their health insurance carrier.

by Zenefits Team

HR Fast Facts: What Is Retroactive Coverage?

Can health insurance be retroactive? Find out here.

by Zenefits Team

HR Fast Facts: What are Composite Rates?

What is a composite rate for health insurance? Find out here.

HR Fast Facts: What Are the Limits on Employer Contributions to Health Care FSAs?

Learn about limits to employer Health Care FSA contributions.

by Zenefits Team

HR Fast Facts: When Will Employees Receive Health Insurance Cards?

Your employees may be wondering how long it takes to get their insurance card. Here are some tips you can share with them.

by Zenefits Team

HR Fast Facts: Imputed Income for Group-Term Life Insurance

Imputed income are benefits employees receive that are not part of their salary or wages, but are still taxed as part of their income.

by Zenefits Team

HR Fast Facts: How Do Employees Find Their Member ID for Health Insurance?

If an employee has lost or hasn't received their insurance card, they can contact their insurance carrier to find their Member ID.

by Zenefits Team

HR Fast Facts: What Is Dual Coverage for Health Insurance?

Some employees will have 2 different insurance plans at the same time — which means they have dual coverage.

by Zenefits Team

HR Fast Facts: Why Do Employees Need to Provide Proof of a Qualifying Live Event?

When enrolling in insurance coverage due to a qualifying life event (QLE), documentation is needed to prove the date of the QLE. Proof documents are official documents directly related to the event.

by Zenefits Team

HR Fast Facts: What Is an Allowable Amount for Insurance Claims?

If you're wondering what an allowable amount definition is for health insurance, find out here.

by Zenefits Team

Most popular

Can Employees Take Their Remaining PTO During Their… by Grace Ferguson It may be tempting to deny vacation time to employees who give their 2-week notice to avoid being in a bind, but is it legal?
Can an Employer Ask for Proof of a Family Emergency? by Kelsey Banerjee Employers can ask for proof of a family emergency, but they can’t ask for medical documentation or other sensitive information.
How to Prorate Vacation Days for Full-Time and… by Cinnamon Janzer Proration is not difficult, but there are a few formulas you have to understand before getting started. Here's how to prorate vacation days.
Is there a legal minimum of hours per week in order… by Lauren Perales According to the California Department of Industrial Relations, working 40 hours per week qualifies employees as full-time workers. However, you won't want to confuse the 40 hour work week with the Affordable Care Act regulations.
If a salaried exempt employee takes a day off, using… by Kelsey Banerjee Paid time off (PTO) means your employee is paid for the time that they've taken off.

Spotlight

Healthcare

ACA Affordability Percentage and Calculations for 2020

For plan years starting in 2020, the affordability percentage is 9.78%

by Grace Ferguson

Healthcare

2021 Healthcare FSA Contribution Limit

The CARES and CAA Acts defined new qualifying events that allow employees to amend their benefits selection and carry over unused 2020 funds into 2021 and 2022.