BUSN222 — Employee Benefits Plans & Administration
BUSN 222 - Employee Benefits Plans & Administration BUSN 222 - Employee Benefits Plans & Administration 4 Credits This course describes the types of employee benefits, their uses and the administrative issues related to employee benefits programs. Discussion includes insurance such as health and disability, leave programs, retirement plans, cafeteria plans, and applicable tax and legal implications and the use of such benefits for employee recruitment and retention. Fees Quarters Typically Designed to Serve Students who want to pursue a career in human resource management and entry and mid-level human resources workers who desire a general understanding of employee benefits programs. Certificate program HR Management Active Date 2016-02-18 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Lecture 44 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline 1. Benefits role to attract and retain employees 2. Historical context of employer benefits programs 3. Laws and regulations affecting benefits programs 4. Benefits types 4.a. Legally required, e.g., Social Security, workers compensation, unemployment compensation, Obamacare, etc. 4.b. Health care 4.c. Financial benefits, e.g., subsidized long term care insurance, life insurance, educational assistance, car allowances, etc. 4.d. Holidays, vacations and other paid and unpaid time off work 4.e. Retirement e.g., defined benefits, defined contributions