This document discusses various types of fringe benefits provided to employees in addition to wages and salaries. It defines fringe benefits as benefits provided by employers that are not directly part of wages, such as health insurance, education allowances, and retirement funds. The document outlines the different types of fringe benefits like social security, welfare facilities, and bonuses. It explains the significance of fringe benefits for workers, employers and society. Factors that influence fringe benefits and various laws governing employee benefits in India are also summarized.