Voluntary Benefits

More than a dozen amendments were filed this week by members of the Senate Finance Committee to protect flexible spending accounts (FSAs).

Recent findings from Unum suggests most employees don't believe their employer-provided benefits would provide sufficient financial protection if they missed work because of illness or injury.

Employees unprepared

Economy forces change

Nearly 40 percent said they haven't received a raise or their compensation has decreased. One-fifth have noticed more conflict or stress among coworkers. Over 10 percent said they are taking on more work because coworkers have been la

Two-thirds of employees at small businesses say life, disability and dental insurance are "significant drivers of their feelings of loyalty towards their employer;" 71 percent said the same of health benefits and 85 percent said the s