<span><b>Course Overview by Author: </b><i>Employee benefits</i> refer to compensation other than hourly wage, salary, or incentive payments.</span><span><i><br></i></span><br><span><i>Protection programs</i> provide family benefits, promote health, and guard against income loss caused by catastrophic factors such as unemployment, disability, and serious illnesses.</span><br><br><span><i>Paid time-off policies</i> policies compensate employees when they are not performing their primary work duties, for example, vacation and holidays</span><br><br><span><i>Accommodation and enhancement benefits</i> promote opportunities for employees and their families</span><br><br><span><b>Text Overview:</b> Practical approach. Commonly referenced by HR practitioners. Contains 12 chapters, organized into 4 parts: (1) Introduction to Employee Benefits; (2) Retirement, Health Care, and Life Insurance; (3) Services; and (4): Extending Employee Benefits</span><br><br><span>Each chapter contains a chapter