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by moljac024 2220 days ago
What's the difference?
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“Gets paid more” means single employee makes $100k, employee with a family makes $150k.

“Costs the company more” means they are both paid a salary of $100k, but the healthcare insurance for the employer with a family costs $50k extra.

It costs the company more. It also provides value benefit to an employee with a family. I'm not sure that distinction really changes anything. :)
An important distinction.