Advantages of Employer Benefits. Benefits provide numerous advantages. First, they are generally provided at no or low cost to workers. They provide products or services that workers would otherwise have to pay for or do without. They are also generally free from income tax.
Benefits help retain and motivate employees and enhance their financial security.
Sources of Information. This slide shows sources of information about employer benefits. The first group of benefits provides workers with the gift of time. In other words, time off with pay for relaxation, appointments, or to recuperate from an illness. Specific types of benefits include vacation, sick leave, personal days, holidays, and compensatory time.