Which of the Following Is NOT a Trend in Employee

question 110

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a trend in employee benefits?

• A) employers are paying a greater percentage of health care costs
• B) employers are offering incentives for employees to live better lives
• C) employee benefits amount to approximately 30 percent of total compensation
• D) companies are shrinking the matching contributions made to workers' retirement programs

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Definitions:

Median Earnings

The middle value of earnings in a given distribution, such that half of the population earns more and half earns less.

Labor Market

A marketplace where workers find paying work, employers find willing workers, and wage rates are determined.

Employee Benefits

Non-wage compensation provided to employees in addition to their normal wages or salaries, such as health insurance, pensions, and paid vacations.

Wage Rate

The amount of money paid to an employee per unit of time, usually expressed per hour or per year.