"Many, many employers and employees in this country will actually save money if the health-care plan comes into effect," he said.

The best security programs help employers save money, become more competitive and upgrade employee and public relations.

"The employer is saving taxes on that other $300."

Another economic benefit is that employers save on workers' compensation costs.

In 2010, employers saved an estimated $300 million by offering the transit benefit.

And even in less severe cases, employers may be saving in the short run only to be hit later with greater costs.

In fact, the evidence is clear that employers save money on premiums when they set up competition among employee health plans.

Supporters of the bill say that employers might save money over all by preventing unintended pregnancies.

The worker's employer would save the same amount.

How must the employer save and/or store the documentation necessary to support a labor certification application?