Block

Health Insurance

Medical coverage provided through Aetna and Kaiser plans for employees and their families.

Dental Insurance

Dental coverage provided through Delta Dental.

Vision Insurance

Vision coverage provided through VSP.

Health Savings Account (HSA)

A health savings account and flexible spending account are available to full-time employees.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Pre-tax flexible spending account for healthcare and dependent care expenses.

Life Insurance

Company-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage are provided.

Disability Insurance

Short-term and long-term disability coverage paid by Block.

Mental Health Benefits

Mental health support is core to Block's wellness approach; at Square, employees access care through Lyra plus an Employee Assistance Program. Specifics vary by country.

Gender Affirming Care

Transgender health care benefits including coverage for gender-affirming treatments.

Fitness Stipend

Gym and wellness reimbursement delivered via the Forma platform, plus a monthly wellness allowance.

Wellness Programs

Wellness programs including paid wellness days, mental health access, 1:1 financial planners, and a monthly wellness allowance.

Employee Assistance Program

Confidential Employee Assistance Program providing counseling and support services.

401(k) / Retirement Plan

Block offers a 401(k) plan with both traditional and Roth options.

401(k) Match

Employer matching contributions on 401(k) retirement savings.

Equity / RSUs

RSU grants with a 4-year vesting schedule (25% cliff in year 1, then 6.25% quarterly; monthly cadence also offered at 2.08%/month).

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan for buying Block (NYSE: XYZ) shares at a discount via payroll deduction.

Performance Bonus

Structured performance bonus program tied to individual and company results.

Pay Transparency

Block publishes salary ranges on all US job postings using a documented 4-tier zone framework based on cost of labor (Zone A = Bay Area/NYC, Zone D = lowest).

Relocation Assistance

Financial support available to employees relocating for a Block role.

Financial Planning

Employees receive 1:1 access to financial planners as part of Block's wellness programs.

Commuter Benefits

Pre-tax commuter benefits for employees working from a Block office.

Unlimited PTO

Flexible time off policy with no set cap for exempt employees.

Paid Holidays

12 paid holidays per year plus additional floating holidays.

Sick Days

Paid sick leave accrues at 1 hour per 26 hours worked (up to 80 hours per calendar year); exempt employees use the flexible time off policy.

Bereavement Leave

Paid bereavement leave following the death of a family member or loved one.

Volunteer Time Off

Paid volunteer time off so employees can give back to their communities.

Flexible Schedule

Flexible work schedule with restricted work hours guidance to protect employees' time.

Fertility Benefits

Modern family planning benefits including fertility assistance and adoption support.

Parental Leave

Generous paid parental leave including both maternity and paternity leave, plus a return-to-work program for new parents.

Adoption Leave

Adoption assistance for employees building their families through adoption.

Caregiver Policy

Paid caregiving leave for employees supporting ill or dependent family members.

Learning & Development Budget

Learning and development resources including online course subscriptions, personal development training, job training, conferences, and lunch and learns.

Conference Attendance

Company-funded attendance at industry conferences and professional events.

Mentorship Program

Structured mentorship program plus virtual coaching services for career development.

Defined Career Pathways

Customized development tracks and a promote-from-within philosophy for career progression.

Employee Resource Groups

Diversity-based Employee Resource Groups support employee communities across identities and backgrounds.

Team Events & Social Budget

Company-sponsored outings, happy hours, and recreational clubs for team connection.

Charity Matching

Block partners with nonprofits and supports employee volunteer opportunities and giving.