Abstract
As employers struggle to provide competitive compensation packages in a demanding labor market, group legal insurance—an ancillary benefit that allows employees access to legal advice and representation in a timely, affordable manner—has become an increasingly popular offering in benefits packages. According to a William M. Mercer Inc. survey of employee benefit preferences, more than half of the survey respondents felt group legal insurance would influence their choice of employer, and 30% felt it would improve their productivity on the job. A group legal plan that incorporates flexible service and payment options, easy attorney accessibility for employees, and minimal start-up and maintenance time for benefits personnel can make group legal insurance plans an attractive benefit.
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