6 Often-Mandatory Employee Benefits Every Leader Needs to Keep on Their Radar Though they vary by state in terms of scope and application, companies are typically required to provide the following, and the consequences of not following the rules can be dire.

As an employer, it's critical to be a rule follower and toe the legal line, including abiding by payroll and tax requirements, and it's particularly vital to pay attention to employee-related regulations like mandatory benefits. Not keeping a steady eye on them means more than simply disgruntled workers, but fines, penalties and perhaps even jail time.

Which benefits might you be legally required to provide?

1. FMLA