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Is payroll deduction really necessary?

Sometimes, payroll deduction for voluntary products isn't an option.

By Bonnie Brazzell and Gil Lowerre | Updated on March 01, 2014

Sometimes, payroll deduction for voluntary products isn’t an option. Whether for technical reasons, employee demographics, or employer preference, payroll deduction might not be available. But when it is, it’s usually the preferred methodology.

But only considering what is easiest for us and the HR department is risky. It’s just as important to take heed of what’s best for the employees who buy our products. In a recent Eastbridge study, employees were asked to choose the payment method they’d prefer for benefits they contributed to or paid for entirely. Payroll deduction was the overwhelming choice among those surveyed at 76 percent.

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