Family and Medical Leave Act. Workers at sites with 50 or more employees within a 75 mile radius, and those two work at least 1,250 hours per year are covered by the federal Family and Medical Leave Act. This law provides for up to 12 weeks of unpaid time off annually to care for a child, ill family member, or one's own illness. Health benefits continue during the leave and workers must return to their same job or an equivalent position. Employer-Paid Health Insurance.
Health insurance is an important fringe benefit for many workers.
They may have a choice of health plans or just one. Other Health Benefits. Other health benefits vary among employers. They include dental insurance, counseling and mental health benefits, vision care, and a prescription drug plan. Some employers also provide benefits to retirees, particularly long-term workers.