8 employee benefits to be thankful for this year

By Alyssa Place, This is my expertise
Published Updated 1 Min Read

No one could have imagined the twists and turns 2020 brought to the workplace, and savvy employers quickly adapted their benefit offerings.

From providing mental health support for employees dealing with record levels of stress and anxiety, to expanding access to retirement plans and financial tools, employers found innovative ways to provide benefits during tumultuous times.

The coronavirus pandemic redefined the workplace and employers adapted their leave policies to expand paid time off and provide more flexibility around work hours.

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act, passed in March, ensured all employees receive two weeks of paid sick leave to care for themselves or loved ones with the virus. In addition, Microsoft offered parents 12 weeks of PTO to help them deal with school closures, and Anthem offered employees up to 80 hours of emergency paid sick leave for those impacted. Chipotle corporate employees are now eligible for unlimited PTO.

Alyssa Place
Editor-in-chief

Alyssa Place is the editor-in-chief of Employee Benefit News and has been with the team since 2019. Her work covers mental health, DEI, women at work, financial wellness, retirement and workplace … Read full bio


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