1. What employee benefits does the federal government require employers to provide? Which of these benefits apply only to employers with 50 or more employees?
2. All employee benefits that are not required by law are called optional or discretionary benefits. What are the broad categories of optional or discretionary benefits that employers may provide? Why do employers provide optional or discretionary benefits? Support your answers with specific information.
3. Which employee benefits are most valuable to you as you start your career after graduation? Explain why you made these choices?