Flexible Benefits

 

Progressive employers utilize flexible benefits options to increase recruitment and retention rates. Flexible benefits plans are also called cafeteria plans or Section 125 plans (for the name in the tax code).

 

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NEWS/ARTICLES

Increase Enrollment In Your Health Savings Account (HSA) Program

Help Employees Find A Work/Life Balance

DOL Comments On Cafeteria Plan Payments And The FMLA

 

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FAQs 

1. Does "flexible benefits" refer to one type of program?
2. What types of benefits are typically offered as flexible benefits?
3. What are cafeteria plans?
4. What exactly is a flexible spending account or arrangement (FSA)?
5. What types of expenses can be reimbursed through a medical or health care FSA?
6. My company offers a Section 125 Cafeteria Plan with flexible spending accounts. The enrollment forms state that if an employee leaves before the end of the plan year, his/her final paycheck will be reduced by any amounts reimbursed by the plan that exceeded contributions. Is this legal? 

 

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HR TOOLS

Forms/Documents

Flex-Time Request Form (Free)

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Job Sharing Agreement Form (Free)

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Telecommuting Application Form (Free)

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Goals for Telecommuting (Free)