Course Overview by Author: Employee benefits refer to compensation other than hourly wage, salary, or incentive payments.

Protection programs provide family benefits, promote health, and guard against income loss caused by catastrophic factors such as unemployment, disability, and serious illnesses. Paid time-off policies policies compensate employees when they are not performing their primary work duties, for example, vacation and holidays

Accommodation and enhancement benefits promote opportunities for employees and their families

Text Overview: Practical approach. Commonly referenced by HR practitioners. Contains 12 chapters, organized into 4 parts: (1) Introduction to Employee Benefits; (2) Retirement, Health Care, and Life Insurance; (3) Services; and (4): Extending Employee Benefits

Each chapter contains a chapter outline, learning objectives, key terms, discussion questions, and 2 brief cases.