The UK has one of the most comprehensive and well-established welfare systems in the world. It is predominantly controlled by the social security system. Welfare benefits in the country are disbursed under various schemes, such as cash benefits, healthcare, education, housing, and personal social services. Cash benefits are classified into three subgroups: national insurance; means-tested; and non-contributory benefits.
The report provides in-depth industry analysis, information, and insights of the employee benefits in UK, including an overview of the state and compulsory benefits in UK, detailed information about the private benefits in UK, insights on various central institutions responsible for the administration of the different branches of social security and the regulatory framework of the employee benefits in UK.
The report provides in-depth industry analysis, information, and insights of the employee benefits in UK, including an overview of the state and compulsory benefits in UK, detailed information about the private benefits in UK, insights on various central institutions responsible for the administration of the different branches of social security and the regulatory framework of the employee benefits in UK.
Key Highlights
- The HM Revenue & Customs, Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), and National Health Services (NHS) organizations are responsible for the functioning of the overall social security system
- A person’s national insurance contribution is determined based on their income
- An insured person who is unemployed or unable to work and whose benefits have been exhausted is entitled to credited contribution
- In the UK, employers provide voluntary retirement benefits to their employees through occupational pension schemes, master trust and automatic enrollment
Scope
This report provides a detailed analysis of employee benefits in the UK:- It offers a detailed analysis of the key government-sponsored employee benefits, along with private benefits
- It covers an exhaustive list of employee benefits, including retirement benefits, death in service, long-term disability benefits, medical benefits, workmen's compensation insurance, maternity and paternity benefits, family benefits, unemployment, grant-in-aid, social relief distress, compensation, leaves and holidays and private benefits
- It highlights the economic and regulatory situations relating to employee benefits in the UK
Reasons to Buy
- Make strategic decisions using in-depth information related to employee benefits in the country
- Assess employee benefits of the market, including state and compulsory benefits and private benefits
- Gain insights into the key employee benefit schemes offered by private employers in the country
- Gain insights into key organizations governing employee benefits market, and their impact on companies
Table of Contents
1.Executive Summary3. Country Statistics4. Overview of Employee Benefits in the UK5. Regulations
2. Introduction
6. State and Compulsory Benefits
7. Private Benefits
List of Tables
List of Figures