What are employee benefits?

Employee benefits are non-financial compensation given to employees as part of their employment contract. Employee benefits may be required by law (depending on things like the risk associated with the job, or the industry the job is in), or provided voluntarily by the employer. From an employee’s point of view, a good benefits package increases the value they receive from their working life and contributes to their own health, and even that of their family. From an employer’s point of view, benefits help staff remain happy and committed to their role, reducing the chance of them leaving to work elsewhere.

What are the different types of employee benefits?

The main employee benefits we offer are: Workplace pensions: Both the employee and employer contribute to a pension scheme each month to provide the employee with a retirement fund when they finish work. Group life cover/death in service: This provides benefits to the family if an employee dies during work, usually in the form of a lump sum based on their salary. Group income protection: This aims to provide an income to an employee if they are unable to work due to illness or an accident. Group critical illness cover: This is a type of cover which usually provides the employee with a tax-free lump sum if they are diagnosed with a specified medical condition. Private medical insurance: This is designed to cover some or all of the costs of private medical treatment. Policies are intended to meet the costs of having private treatment for illness or injury on a short-term basis. Health cash plans: This provides employees and their families with health expenses for routine providers, such as dental treatment and visits to the optician. The plans are affordable, starting from £1 per employee, per week.

How much do employee benefits cost?

Workplace pensions are subject to minimum contribution levels based on the employee’s salary. The current levels are 3% from the employer and 5% from the employee. There is another charge for workplace pensions: the annual management charge levied against all members’ pension pots in the scheme. The pension provider charges this fee to the employer for managing the money. This charge is currently capped at 0.75% per annum, but lower charges are possible depending on the scheme. The cost of other employee benefits depends on many different factors. These include: Level of cover selected Average age of workforce Employer's location The occupation of the workers Current staff absences Each scheme will be priced according to these, and other, criteria. A broker can help navigate the complexities of arranging an employee benefits scheme and make sure you get the best package for your valued staff.

How are employee benefits taxed?

How employee benefits are taxed depends on the type of scheme purchased. Workplace pension Employer tax: Employer contributions can usually be treated as a business expense. Employee tax: Employee pension contributions are subject to an uplift of 20% due to Government tax relief. Any fund growth within the pension is then tax free. When the pension is released at retirement, 25% of the fund value is tax-free and the remaining 75% taxable at their marginal rate. Death in service Employer tax: This can usually be treated as a business expense. Employee tax: These schemes aren’t normally treated as a ‘benefit in kind’ so proceeds from claims are usually tax-free. Group income protection Employer tax: This can usually be treated as a business expense. Employee tax: These schemes aren’t normally treated as a ‘benefit in kind’ so proceeds from claims are usually tax-free. Group critical illness Employer tax: This can usually be treated as a business expense. Employee tax: These schemes are treated as a ‘benefit in kind’ so employees who are members of the scheme will have to pay tax on the premiums at their marginal rate. The proceeds are usually tax-free. Private medical insurance Employer tax: This can usually be treated as a business expense. Employee tax: These schemes are treated as a ‘benefit in kind’ so employees who are members of the scheme will have to pay tax on the premiums at their marginal rate. The proceeds are usually tax-free. Health cash plans Employer tax: This can usually be treated as a business expense. Employee tax: These schemes are treated as a 'benefit in kind' to employees. However, due to relatively low premiums, there are some exceptions where members are not asked to pay tax on the premiums. The proceeds are usually tax-free.

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If you’re an employer, offering employee benefits is an excellent way to motivate your workforce. Whether you are looking to offer pension contributions, life cover, or ‘flexible benefits’ like discounts on shopping and eating out, the increase in staff morale will be a huge benefit to your business.

If you’re an employee, you may have a pension or protection through your employment and it can be challenging establishing how they work and what your options are.

Call us today to discuss your employee benefits provision or read more detail about the options below.

The Alan Boswell Group Difference

We build solid relationships with our clients. Whether you’re an employee or an employer, our advisers will take the time to get to know you and your objectives to help you establish the most appropriate employee benefits package.

The key to our exceptional service is our people. Our specialists have the knowledge and expertise to put together a comprehensive solution, perfectly tailored to suit your needs.

Alan Boswell Group Employee Benefits

Planning for the future

Encourage your employees to plan for the future, supporting them to proactively review and improve their finances and overall wellbeing.

Rewards packages

Give your employees access to a range of benefits and discounts that support their overall wellbeing, whether it’s physical, emotional, or financial.

Wellness at work

By investing in your employees, you can mitigate risks, reduce costs, and help to ensure a healthier, happier, and more productive workforce.

Group critical illness cover

This helps your employees pay for things like household expenses, extra medical care, or paying off a mortgage if they’re diagnosed with a critical illness.

Group critical illness cover

Death in service

This policy pays out a lump sum to a beneficiary if someone dies while working for your company, usually in a multiple of their base salary.

Death in service

Workplace pensions

Following the introduction of auto-enrolment, all employers must be aware of the options available when it comes to offering a workplace pension.

Workplace pensions

Flexible benefits

An excellent and cost effective way to motivate your workforce and attract new starters, the increase in staff morale will be a huge benefit to your business.

Flexible benefits

Group income protection

This cover provides an income to an employee when they are unable to work long-term as a result of an illness or injury.

Group income protection

Early intervention scheme

Early Intervention Scheme (EIS) is just £16.80 per employee. The product provides fast-track access to treatment for employees who are absent from work as a result of a physical injury, stress, depression, or anxiety to help promote a speedy recovery and return to work.

Early intervention scheme

FAQs

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Adam Revell

Senior Financial Planner

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01603 218048

arevell@alanboswell.com

Dee Myhill

Senior Employee Benefits Consultant

Telephone

01603 218027

dmyhill@alanboswell.com

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Workplace pensions

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Flexible benefits

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