What are mandatory benefits?

Mandatory benefits are those that employers are legally required to provide to employees. These benefits typically include social security, unemployment insurance, workers’ compensation, and in some regions, health insurance. The purpose of mandatory benefits is to ensure a basic level of security and protection for all employees, safeguarding their financial and physical well-being.

References

Managing Human Capital Textbook

"Employee Benefits" by Joseph J. Martocchio

SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) guidelines on mandatory benefits