PTO, parental leave, pensions: Even the most prized benefits are on the chopping block - Business Insider

A recent report finds employers are scaling back workplace benefits as a looser labor market gives companies more leverage. New research shows lower earners are also being squeezed by inflation and missing out on stock-market gains, so benefit rollbacks compound financial strain and widen inequality. Analysts warn cuts could spread from discretionary perks to core compensation and retirement protections, harming workers' short- and long-term security.