Group legal plans are one of the fastest growing benefits offered by leading employers. They are an easy, cost effective way to give employees access to quality legal representation—something that over 50% of employees need on an annual basis.
Consider this:
- Over 50% of your employees will have a legal need this year and won’t have the money to pay for a lawyer.
- There are more than 100 million court cases in the U.S. every year.
- Employees are three times more likely to spend time in court this year than in the hospital.
- 60-80% of industrial accidents are due to stressed workers.
- Approximately 75% of Americans do not have a will
- 59% of men and 54% of women surveyed felt a group legal benefit would influence their choice of employer.
- Approximately 50% of residential real estate transactions involve a legal dispute (Legal Resources® covers the purchase, sale, and/or refinancing of your Primary Residence).
- More than 10 million Americans are victims of Identity Theft each year.
- Legal Plans cover uncontested divorces. 85-90% of divorces are not contested
- Approximately 88% of Americans experience consumer problems with legal implications
- Statistics show that 89% of the legal matters people encounter can be resolved simply by having a lawyer call or write on their behalf
- 55% of all new marriages fail. The divorce rate is higher in second marriages.
What’s the difference between an average company and a top employer?
Top employers find better ways to keep their workforce productive and focused—ways that effectively balance the needs of employees with the needs of the organization. Legal Resources® can help you achieve that work life balance and realize the gains that come from having a more efficient workforce.