Comp & Benefits

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    CFPB slammed with earned wage access commentary

    The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau asked for public feedback on its earned wage access rule proposal and it got an earful.

    By Lynne Marek • Sept. 6, 2024
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    Aldi plans to raise pay, hire more than 13K new employees

    The fast-growing discount grocer will raise its national average hourly pay for associates with starting wages for store and warehouse roles being raised to $18 and $23 per hour, respectively.

    By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 5, 2024
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    A deep dive into pay equity

    How can HR address pay equity with all stakeholders in mind?

    By HR Dive staff
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    Middle class workers fear outliving their retirement savings, report finds

    Those surveyed said they faced competing financial priorities, including paying off debt and covering basic living expenses.

    By • Sept. 5, 2024
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    From pain to perk: How to change the conversation on commuting to the workplace

    Mike Mangan, VP of Commute with Enterprise, discusses how to influence the conversation on commuting.

    By Mike Mangan, Vice President of Commute with Enterprise • Sept. 3, 2024
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    Stressed US parents need help from their employers, surgeon general says

    Dr. Vivek Murthy published an advisory Wednesday calling on organizations to offer paid leave, managerial training and mental healthcare access.

    By • Aug. 29, 2024
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    3 in 5 US workers report living paycheck to paycheck, survey finds

    Similarly, 78% of employers said their workers are financially stressed, the report found.

    By • Aug. 28, 2024
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    Fertility benefits are on the rise: report

    Stakeholders have long emphasized the positive impact of such benefits on recruiting and retention.

    By • Aug. 27, 2024
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    5th Circuit tosses DOL’s tip credit final rule

    The department’s “80/20” guidance for dual job workers is inconsistent with the Fair Labor Standards Act, the court held.

    By , Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Aug. 26, 2024
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    Quiet vacations are making a splash — and may signal work-life imbalance

    “The biggest problem for employers … is that their most engaged employees are more likely to work on vacation,” one expert said.

    By • Aug. 26, 2024
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    Beyond diet and exercise: How effective weight loss management helps save on healthcare costs

    Effective weight management is more than just medication. Learn how a comprehensive weight management solution can benefit your employees and your bottom line.

    Aug. 26, 2024
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    ERISA turns 50 soon. Experts say its evolution isn’t over yet.

    Originally aimed at securing private pension plans, the 1974 law has expanded to encompass other retirement plans as well as healthcare benefits.

    By • Aug. 26, 2024
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    EWA providers crusade against CFPB rule proposal

    Earned wage access providers that backed state laws friendly to the industry are preparing for a fight over the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s plan to treat such payments like loans.

    By Lynne Marek • Aug. 22, 2024
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    Weight loss drugs fuel large employers’ healthcare cost concerns for 2025, survey finds

    More than half of employers in the Business Group on Health’s annual survey said GLP-1 drugs were impacting costs to a “very great” or “great” extent.

    By • Aug. 22, 2024
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    44% of single parents miss out on job interviews because of scheduling conflicts, survey finds

    Anticipated problems with scheduling have led nearly two-thirds of single parents to question if they should apply for jobs, a recent survey found.

    By • Aug. 21, 2024
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    Column // Happy Hour

    Do you pay employees for serving jury duty?

    Federal law doesn’t require that employers provide paid time to workers who are summoned to serve. 

    By • Aug. 21, 2024
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    IRS details requirements for matching employee student loan payments

    The new guidelines affect plan years that begin after Dec. 31.

    By • Aug. 20, 2024
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    Helping employers navigate the rise in high-cost medical claims

    A rapid rise in medical plan costs is being driven in part by high-cost claimants — a high-risk group that disproportionately accounts for a large amount of healthcare costs. Discover how predictive analytics and other strategies can help address this issue.

    By Meghan Rausch, Vice President and Health Actuary, Health Solutions, Aon and Dr. Charles Smith, Chief Medical Officer, Aon • Aug. 19, 2024
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    Benefit plan participants report mixed feelings on financial security

    A gender gap remains when it comes to feelings of financial wellness, according to Bank of America, with men reporting higher rates of stability.

    By • Aug. 15, 2024
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    Commuter benefits may assist RTO goals, report finds

    Notably, more than one-third of HR professionals surveyed by transit benefit vendor Jawnt said that commuter benefits helped encourage employees to return to the office.

    By • Aug. 14, 2024
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    US women aren’t projected to reach full pay equity until 2048

    Even for better-paid female managers, it’ll take about 15 years to close the pay gap, a new analysis shows.

    By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 14, 2024
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    Half of workers have considered or taken a quiet vacation, Monster finds

    The trend — and responses to surveys relating to it — provides some revealing insights into worker feelings regarding PTO and their workload.

    By • Aug. 13, 2024
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    Employers react to CFPB’s new stance on earned wage access

    Employers are responding quickly to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s rule noting earned wage access services may constitute lending, says a Chime executive.

    By Lynne Marek • Aug. 13, 2024
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    Job seekers increasingly want ‘core hours’ with time flexibility, survey says

    From the employer side, the number of jobs offering “a little flexibility” more than tripled between June 2024 and the same time last year, Flexa’s data showed.

    By Laurel Kalser • Aug. 12, 2024
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    [Podcast] The Stretch: Workforce health and benefits – expanded

    This podcast series seeks to highlight innovative thinking when it comes to health and benefits.

    By HR Dive's studioID • Updated Aug. 23, 2024
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    L&D is having a moment: 5 ways to follow the trend without breaking the bank

    For HR leaders with limited budgets, there are plenty of ways to embrace the L&D trend without breaking the bank.

    Aug. 12, 2024