According to an article on BenefitsPro.com titled On Trend: 9 Top Voluntary Benefits for 2018, legal plans are a desired voluntary benefit. The article notes how, at one time or another, most people need legal services, and legal plans provide “convenient, affordable and reliable legal consultation with a licensed attorney.” And, here’s a sentence worth Read the full article…
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Employer Insurance Flexibility with Voluntary Benefits
Being a human resource professional isn’t always easy in 2018, in part because of the ongoing debate and ever-evolving expectations about the portion of employer insurance law associated with the Affordable Care Act (ACA). With voluntary benefits, though (fortunately!), the situation is much different! Voluntary Benefits: A Breath of Fresh Air! When you offer your Read the full article…
Uses of Legal Plans by Generation
Reasons why employees value legal plans vary by age. For example, older employees may be more interested in assistance with powers of attorney and living wills, plus understanding assisted living/nursing home agreements, how Medicare works, and so forth. Employees who are younger may want to look ahead to estate planning and will preparation, but will Read the full article…
How Legal Plans Save Caregivers Money
Being a caregiver for someone who is ill and/or aging isn’t easy. It takes time, energy, and significant commitment, and your employees may frequently run into situations where they aren’t sure, legally speaking, what is best to do. By providing your employees with access to a legal plan, you can help to ease their caregiving Read the full article…
Is Group Legal Worth it for College Students?
The reality is that, yes, college students all too often run into legal issues—many times not their fault—and need help. Here are three of them. Identity Theft Whether a student lives in a dorm or an apartment building, his or her smart devices are too easily accessible by other people. All it takes is one Read the full article…
Is Group Legal Worth It for People Without Legal Challenges?
Perhaps you’re trying to decide if your company should offer group legal benefits to your employees. You are convinced of the value of legal services when your employees are facing legal challenges, such as a divorce or a debate over the appropriate amount of child support, post-divorce. But what if your employees, for the most Read the full article…
Is a Group Legal Plan Worth It?
If your company is thinking about offering legal benefits to your employees, it’s natural to wonder if group legal plans are worthwhile. The short answer is that, if an employee has coverage and needs legal representation, then he or she will almost certainly answer with a resounding “yes.” And, if an employee has coverage but Read the full article…
Build a Better Workforce with a Legal Benefits Plan: Infographic
The positive effects of providing a wide range of benefits to employees range from reducing turnover to increasing productivity. Great benefits also help companies attract candidates. In fact, when respondents to LinkedIn’s 2016 Talent Trends survey were asked what information they most wanted to know about a company, nearly 70 percent cited benefits. One benefit Read the full article…
Tips for Safe Summer Travel
With the school year coming to a close, yours may be one of the millions of American families taking to the highways for summer vacation travel. In addition to choosing a destination and planning accommodations, taking time to plan for travel safety can help your vacation be trouble-free. The following tips can help you and Read the full article…
Full legal benefit plans or EAP legal referral services: Know the difference for your employees
With the growing popularity of legal benefits as part of employers’ overall benefits packages, many different types of group legal plans are now on the market. As with any benefit that you offer your employees, there is a wide range of types of plans and the levels of assistance they provide. Knowing more about two Read the full article…