As Labor Shortage Drags On, Companies Continue to Ramp-Up Employee Benefits

Day Pitney Employment and Labor Partner Glenn Dowd was featured in the Hartford Business Journal article, "As Labor Shortage Drags On, Companies Continue to Ramp-Up Employee Benefits," discussing employee benefits in a tight labor market.

Dowd commented that employers are increasing insurance options that help pay for elderly care. "That was a benefit that was rarely seen 20 years ago that's now offered by employers with increasing frequency and not surprisingly, as we see our average age at death increasing and length of life increasing. There's a need to provide for people as they're older and maybe need care but are not able to stay at home.

Read the full article here.