Fringe benefits such as leave, retirement and insurance have become increasingly important to employees and employers alike. Not only do benefits account for a significant portion of overall compensation, but the competitiveness of an employer's fringe benefits package can be a significant factor in attracting and maintaining quality employees. That is why it is important to determine the types of benefits offered as well as which employers offer them.
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Idaho employers continued reining in access to health care coverage between 2007 and 2009 as the state's economy moved from creating more jobs than any other state to shedding more than 8 percent of its jobs.
The 2009 Idaho Fringe Benefit Survey found the number of employers offering full-time employees medical coverage had fallen to 56 percent last year - down sharply over the last seven years. Idaho’s smallest employers – those with fewer than 10 workers – pulled back the most. The percentage of businesses with more than 10 employees offering health insurance was essentially unchanged from 2007. Read more... 
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