Benefits Law

/ˈbɛnɪfɪts lɔː/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The body of law governing employee entitlements such as health insurance, pensions, unemployment compensation, and other workplace-related benefits.
    The company updated its policies to comply with changes in benefits law.

Forms

  • benefits law

Commentary

Benefits law often overlaps with employment law but specifically focuses on legally mandated or voluntary entitlements provided to employees or beneficiaries.

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