Fundamentals of Employee Benefits Program
Description
The focus of this course is on designing, administering, and funding company benefits plans including life, short-term disability, long-term disability, major medical, dental, and pension plans. Current trends in the insurance industry in the group benefits area will be reviewed. Students will also have an opportunity to explore the linkages which exist between government-sponsored plans and company-sponsored plans. Current approaches to benefit design will be reviewed and students will explore alternative design types and critique their suitability for differing employee needs. Cost and price issues will also be reviewed along with some of the major pieces of legislation impacting this area.
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/ end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
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Overview
- Institution: Conestoga College
- Level: College
- Language: English
- Course Code: HRM1110
- Delivery Method: Blended/Hybrid Learning