Do you really know what your employee benefits are?
Posted on 8th October 2020 at 14:59
Whether you've started a new job or been in your current role for a while, it's important to know what benefits your employer will provide if you should die or become too ill to work.
Take a few moments to complete this employee benefit checklist and if you're not sure of the answers, check your contract or speak to your HR department.
Planning ahead now could help to ensure that you and your loved ones don't struggle with your finances at a time when income is needed most.
How much life cover is provided by your employer? It is sometimes called Death in Service Benefit Total £_____
How much sick pay are you entitled to?
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number of weeks @ full pay of £_____ per week* |
£_____ |
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number of weeks @ half pay of £_____ per week* |
£_____ |
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number of weeks on Statutory Sick pay of £95.85** |
£_____ |
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Total |
£_____ |
*Assuming annual salary divided by 52 weeks/ **State benefit rate correct as of April 2020
Are you entitled to any other EXTRA benefits should you become ill? (For example critical illness cover?)
Total value of extra employee benefits Total £_____
Is this enough?
Would life cover or Death in Service Benefit amount provide enough funds to help pay off your mortgage or keep your loved ones in their rented home for a long period? Yes/No
Have you considered what other savings or money you could rely on if you were off work sick for a long period? Total £_____
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