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We are currently looking into our Child Care Subsidy that we offer and I would like to get some additional information about what others offer for a child care subsidy benefit.
1. Do you offer a Ch
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Child Care Subsidy
posted at 6/9/2011 10:21 AM EDT
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First: 7/27/2006 Last: 6/9/2011 |
We are currently looking into our Child Care Subsidy that we offer and I would like to get some additional information about what others offer for a child care subsidy benefit.
1. Do you offer a Child Care Subsidy? 2. If so, what are the income limits and how much of a subsidy is offered? 3. How many employees do you have participating in your program? (What are the demographics of participants? Location; average salary, number of dependents {if that is how your program is set up}. 4. What is your overall cost? 5. If you do not offer a subsidy, why not? And do you offer anything in its place? |
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Child Care Subsidy
posted at 6/9/2011 2:05 PM EDT
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First: 11/12/2009 Last: 9/14/2011 |
I've never offered a child care subsidy for several reasons. One is that I'd rather put benefit dollars into health care and help keep out of pocket costs down for employees. Another is that I prefer programs that benefit all employees, not just one particular group (e.g., those that have children). |
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Child Care Subsidy
posted at 6/10/2011 4:50 AM EDT
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First: 2/12/2000 Last: 9/14/2011 |
In addition to Nork's comments I do not like to have benefit subsidy programs that are also income based.
IMHO the company should not be in the entitlement business based on family circumstances. Children are a choice. Perhaps we should reward the employees with no dependents (children or spouses) as they will save us a lot of $$$$ by not having additional participants in the health plans............ Just sayin' |
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Child Care Subsidy
posted at 6/10/2011 7:18 AM EDT
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First: 2/15/2006 Last: 9/14/2011 |
I am on the opinion that the employer should stay out of personal employee choices as much as possible and should only provide whet can not be found in the individual market at a reasonable price.
the employer should provide a fair/good wage and the employee should make the decision on how to work threir personal budget. A bit off topic ... It amazes me how many employees can't afford health INS premiums or childcare, but can afrord new cars and iPhones! as an employer I don't want to be in the middle of those choices! |
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