Comp & Benefits
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What the CrowdStrike outage taught payroll professionals
Sources who spoke to HR Dive stressed the need for business continuity planning and collaboration with payroll vendors where applicable.
By Ryan Golden • July 26, 2024 -
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DOL says it’s reviewing United Airlines sick note policy for FMLA compliance
A union representing United flight attendants said the company required members to submit absence certificates for all sick leave calls taken during weekends.
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TrendlineInside the rapidly changing world of employee benefits
Research shows employee engagement is waning, and as employers work to address that obstacle, some are taking a closer look at their benefits offerings.
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Industries with in-person work more frequently tout PTO in job ads, Indeed finds
While paid time off mentions in job ads have risen in recent years, workers still aren't taking enough time off.
By Caroline Colvin • July 25, 2024 -
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Fewer than half of US adults under 50 can readily afford or access healthcare, analysis finds
The share of Americans who were either “cost insecure” or “cost desperate” when it comes to healthcare have both increased since 2022, a Gallup and West Health survey found.
By Ryan Golden • July 25, 2024 -
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How one company bypassed hybrid work for a remote-first operation
Ask employees what they need to be successful, and “be willing to hear the answers,” advised Blackbaud’s chief people and culture officer.
By Ginger Christ • July 25, 2024 -
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Texas restaurants used employee tips to pay for condiments and packaging, DOL claims
The Fair Labor Standards Act prohibits employers from keeping tips received by employees for any purpose, the agency said.
By Ryan Golden • July 24, 2024 -
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Employers increasingly offer deductibles of $4K or more, survey indicates
High-deductible health plan increases may drive higher employee out-of-pocket healthcare spend, research indicates.
By Emilie Shumway • July 22, 2024 -
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Illinois bans step therapy, health plan prior authorization for emergency mental health care
The law aims to address healthcare affordability and access issues, but it could result in higher drug spending for some employer plans, an attorney told HR Dive.
By Ryan Golden • July 19, 2024 -
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Q&AThe key to talking about mental health: ‘Make sure people feel comfortable.’
Skanska USA says its outreach programs in Ohio and Tennessee have had a real impact in removing the stigma around sensitive subjects.
By Zachary Phillips • July 19, 2024 -
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CFPB moves to apply lending laws to earned wage access
The federal agency weighed in Thursday with a proposed rule to oversee the burgeoning earned wage access industry.
By Lynne Marek • July 18, 2024 -
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CFOs plan to raise salaries 3.9% in 2025: WTW
U.S. companies are trimming salary increases as the labor market loosens, recovering from a pandemic period of high resignations, job hopping and wage gains.
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NYC delivery worker earnings up 22%
Decreases in consumer tips and total employment were more than offset by sharp rises in base pay, according to the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • July 15, 2024 -
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Employers say they’ll double down on healthcare benefits despite rising costs
Companies are split on how to pay for the rising expense, but a slight plurality said in a Mercer survey it was unlikely they’d shift costs onto workers.
By Emilie Shumway • July 11, 2024 -
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1 in 3 companies don’t have a pay equity strategy, survey shows
Closing the pay gap has become an urgent priority as companies move to comply with new laws and attract and retain talent, a new report indicates.
By Carolyn Crist • July 10, 2024 -
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FTC slams pharmacy benefit managers in first report from ongoing investigation
On Tuesday, regulators updated the public on their almost three-year-old inquiry into PBMs’ anticompetitive business practices. The report is not positive for the companies, which immediately criticized it as one-sided.
By Rebecca Pifer • July 9, 2024 -
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Even as it takes effect, DOL’s overtime rule could still face courts’ wrath
One potential emerging threat to the rule is the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the Chevron doctrine for evaluating agency regulations.
By Ryan Golden • July 3, 2024 -
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OpinionMental health benefits at work are getting better. Here’s how we can go further.
Congress must invest more and act soon to reauthorize telehealth extensions before it’s too late, argues the director of health policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
By Anna Vredenburgh • July 3, 2024 -
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Balls Food Stores transfers company ownership to workers
The Midwest chain said the move builds on its legacy of “creating a teammate-centric culture.”
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 3, 2024 -
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How a district boosted recruitment, retention with affordable child care
Louisa County Public Schools launched its Little Lions Learning Lab in 2019, charging educators and staff just $400 per child per month.
By Anna Merod • June 28, 2024 -
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SHRM24Employer support for flexible work remains strong, SHRM survey indicates
The organization also asked employers about menopause benefits for the first time in the history of its annual employee benefits survey.
By Ryan Golden • June 27, 2024 -
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Leaders face pressure to bring value to workers, survey finds
“Human sustainability” may benefit both employees and businesses, according to a Deloitte and Workplace Intelligence survey.
By Laurel Kalser • June 27, 2024 -
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SHRM24One-quarter of HR professionals feel uncomfortable using mental health benefits, SHRM researcher says
A disconnect may exist between companies’ professed interest in worker well-being and what those in HR experience.
By Emilie Shumway • June 26, 2024 -
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Bath & Body Works introduces employee tuition program
The company’s new “Investing in You” program delivers a number of benefits, including an education reimbursement of up to $3,000 annually.
By Kaarin Vembar • June 26, 2024 -
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Appeals court upholds ACA’s preventive services mandate, but opens door to future challenges
The 5th Circuit’s decision Friday is a win for those who receive health insurance through employers. However, it paves the way for future lawsuits from opponents of the ACA.
By Rebecca Pifer • June 24, 2024 -
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Sponsored by VSP Vision CareHow eye care can make or break employee well-being
Vision care has long been an in-demand employee benefit yet, in the last few years, it has not met employee expectations.
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