Salary, Health Insurance and Employee Benefits
HMO, PPO, COBRA, 401(k), deductibles, company matches, and flex accounts-what does it all mean? The Internet offers critical tools such as benefits comparison and educational tools, blogs, articles, e-books, and newsletters filled with fresh ideas, in addition to legislative news and updates. In this guide, we'll highlight some of the best HR benefits help on the Web.
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Understanding Employee Benefits
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Alternatives to The Company Employee Benefits Plan
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Legal Advice on Employee Benefits
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Employee Benefits' Rules and Regulations
Developments in the state and national government have a tremendous effect on daily employee life, including employee benefits. The Internet will keep you updated regarding legislative developments affecting employee benefits law.
Dulcinea's Insight
- National and local news updates can inform you about any legislative changes that may affect your employee benefits. State and local resources will offer updates more specific to where you live. If you can't tune in for a newscast, many television and radio stations have sites on the Web. Check NewsLink to find the Web address you need.
- For a review of current legislation under discussion in Congress and to follow daily progress on Capitol Hill, visit the Library of Congress's THOMAS Web site, described further below.
Dulcinea's Picks
To review or comment on proposed federal legislation regarding employee benefits...
Regulations.gov
is an interactive part of the federal rulemaking process that allows the public to learn about and comment on federal regulatory actions through published documents. This site contains a page specific to employee benefits.
The Library of Congress
presents THOMAS, a guide to legislative information. Read pending or current laws and bill proposals, follow daily progress on Capitol Hill, and communicate with federal legislators.
For information about general benefits guidelines...
AllBusiness
has an article about the minimum benefits coverage employers are required to provide, as well as a link to an additional article about standard benefit and employment packages for new companies. While these articles are geared a little more toward HR professionals and employers, they will give you a general idea of what you should expect from your current or potential employer.
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