BUS 381 Chapter Notes - Chapter 9: Co-Insurance, Presenteeism, Life Insurance
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Employee benefits are indirect financial payments received by an employee during his or her employment. Traditionally were used to reward loyalty; today they are used to attract and retain workers. Benefits are on average, 37% of pay. Employment insurance (ei) provides income for those unable to work. Canada/quebec pension plan (cpp/qpp) provides retirement benefits to formerly employed workers. Workers" compensation provides income and health benefits to workers suffering work related illness or injury regardless of fault. Provincial healthcare plans provide basic medical and hospital services with no direct fee. Minimum amounts of vacations and holidays are legislated. Leaves of absence: unpaid parental/adoption, bereavement, sick leave. Pay on termination of employment: pay in lieu of notice, severance pay, pay for mass layoffs. When employees report to work even though they are ill or exhausted. Provided at lower rates for all employees, regardless of health or physical conditions.