Voluntary benefits

New coverages, such as follow-up care and gunshot protection, have more employers offering to pay for the product, as growth doubles year-over-year.

PTO, telecommuting, EAPs, financial counseling and legal insurance can help get workers back on their feet.

While Harvey and Irma property damage is still being calculated, observers cite teachable moments for workplace benefit policyholders.

Like many tech companies, the global content delivery network struggled with stressed-out workers. Sarah Sardella stepped up to the challenge with a slate of new benefits that emphasize a commitment to work-life balance.

In the wake of Hurricane Irma, the program can provide employees services such as counseling and emergency referrals.

Unemployment benefits, leave of absences and calculating wages are among the issues likely to affect companies in the wake of the storm.

Unemployment benefits, leave of absences and calculating wages are among the issues likely to affect companies in the wake of the storm.

Without proper plans in place, like an EAP, employees are more likely to experience personal and health-related problems, use more sick days and potentially leave their company.

As Florida and the East Coast assess damage from Hurricane Irma, employers in the affected areas should consider how to address storm-related issues.

Companies that were forced to close need to determine whether they have to pay employees who stayed home as well as handle other employment issues that many may not have thought about before.