For this assignment, analyze the current legal and regulatory environment for pay and benefit programs. Examine the current environment and determine future trends which may challenge organizations in designing and maintaining effective pay and benefit programs. In particular, assess the trends and challenges facing employee benefits. Compare and contrast three organizations in how these organizations have demonstrated best practices in offering employee benefits.

Support your paper with a minimum of three (5) scholarly resources. In addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources, including older articles, may be included.

Length: 5-7 pages not including title and reference pages

Your paper should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts that are presented in the course and provide new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards.