"Bob Noel" wrote in message
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In article ,
"John T" wrote:

No, that wasn't my point at all. My question remains: Why does an
employer
have an *obligation* to provide benefits?

do you mean benefits other than those required by state and/or federal
law?



In addition to Bob's question can I add... do you mean other than those that
the employer promised to provide at the time of hire?