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Employer benefit costs rose 3.8% in the year ending June 2026, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Key takeaways: A 50% markup produces a 33% gross margin before burden.

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Employer benefit costs rose 3.8% in the year ending June 2026, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Key takeaways: A 50% markup produces a 33% gross margin before burden.

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Key takeaways: A 50% markup produces a 33% gross margin before burden.

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