Comp & Benefits: Page 103
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Poll: Executive bonuses varied in 2016, need for say-on-pay questioned
How will executive bonuses fare if Dodd-Frank is repealed?
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 23, 2016 -
Health benefits are top priority for employers but managed haphazardly
A survey of 150 business leaders found that most think health benefits are important but take a hands-off approach in managing them.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 22, 2016 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineInside the rapidly changing world of employee benefits
As employers prioritize retention, benefits remain a crucial piece of business’ employee value propositions.
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Study: Employees differ on raise and promotion criteria, creating challenges for HR
The survey reveals gender and generational differences in opinion on how employees should be reviewed.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 22, 2016 -
11.8 million workers to see minimum wage increase in coming year
Fight for $15 minimum wage victories are expected to continue into 2017 and 2018.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 22, 2016 -
DC council votes in favor of paid family leave proposal
Two council members proposed a different form of the bill that would add a tax credit to help smaller businesses, but that version did not pass.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 21, 2016 -
Injured USPS worker, called 'fraud' by manager, loses FMLA retaliation case
The court's ruling centered on the fact that the employee tried to claim worker's comp. first — not medical leave.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 21, 2016 -
Apple Watch offers new resources for corporate wellness programs
Now Apple has a microsite to help companies launch their own wellness programs.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 21, 2016 -
Maine Gov. puts 3-week hold on new wage increases for tipped workers
Maine employers get temporary reprieve, but the delay also leaves open the possibility of legislation against the increases.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 20, 2016 -
Pew: Majority of consumers don't pay extra to support employee-friendly businesses
A significant number of study respondents (67%) wanted to support pro-employee businesses, but couldn’t justify the extra cost of patronizing them.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 20, 2016 -
When is allowing dogs in the workplace barking up the wrong tree?
Bringing pets to work is not just a cute perk. The ADA sets clear guidelines for dogs trained as either emotional support or disability service animals.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 20, 2016 -
Ford workers sue Xerox HR Solutions for alleged overcharges in retirement plan
Ford workers paid $5.79 million in fees for investment advice and are suing their plan record-keeper for taking an apparent 30% cut.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 20, 2016 -
Paid holidays aren't mandatory, but few employers like being Scrooge
Working a holiday without bonus pay is only unlawful if an employee has worked more than 40 hours that week, but many employers make up the difference anyway.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 20, 2016 -
2017 CA laws: All-gender restrooms, wage increases, expanded pay equity among new regs
Will the rest of the nation follow California's 2017 workplace rules?
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 19, 2016 -
DOL intensifies investigations of mental health care compliance
Complying with the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act focuses on two categories of care: quantitative and nonquantitative.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 19, 2016 -
SEIU brokers $15/hr minimum wage victory for thousands of NJ, NY airport workers
SEIU is a backer of the Fight for 15 movement. The deal signals the group's latest victory.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 19, 2016 -
Portland, OR, is first US city to tax CEOs making 100+ times workers' pay
CEOs who make 250 times more than their workers must pay an additional 25%.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 16, 2016 -
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73% of employees want to talk benefits with people, not apps
Similar results in this study showed up across generation, and even a majority of those with chronic conditions preferred in-person discussions.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 15, 2016 -
Why ageism is the most 'acceptable' form of workplace discrimination
Not that any form of discrimination is acceptable, but claims of ageism face an uphill battle, in most cases being indistinguishable from pay issues.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 15, 2016 -
Obama signs Cures Act, expanding small business healthcare options
The law will allow companies with less than 50 employees to use HRAs to fund nongroup plans and pay for some out-of-pocket costs.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 14, 2016 -
Postmates to pay 2-plus years of workers' comp in independent contract dispute
A few couriers experienced on-the-job injuries and filed workers’ comp claims, which triggered a state audit.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 14, 2016 -
Should evaluations include talk about performance and pay?
Experts disagree about whether pay should be discussed during an employee's performance review.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 14, 2016 -
American Express to offer employees 20 weeks of paid parental leave
Amex’s improved paid leave benefit also includes $35,000 for fertility treatment.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 13, 2016 -
Workers' comp may cover mental stress, PTSD, says law firm
But mental stress caused by work will be harder to prove under current laws in most jurisdictions.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 12, 2016 -
71% of survey respondents failed 401k IQ in the workplace test
Only 24% could explain a mutual fund and only 40% knew how much of their pay they would need to save to live comfortably in retirement.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 9, 2016 -
Multiple 2016 workplace studies give thumbs up to flexible work programs
Highlights of 2016 research include improved worker happiness among telecommuters.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 9, 2016
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