Comp & Benefits: Page 13
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Pay transparencyEmerging from a ‘black box’: How salary transparency affects every state
National Women’s Law Center researchers said it was “notable” that states without disclosure laws showed an increase in transparency, as well.
By Caroline Colvin • March 15, 2024 -
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Extra cash for in-office work? HR should think more broadly about pay, experts say
What an employee contributes is more often a factor in compensation plans than where work is done.
By Ryan Golden • March 14, 2024 -
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TrendlineInside the rapidly changing world of employee benefits
Healthcare costs are climbing and employee needs are changing. How can HR professionals adapt?
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Requests for paid time off hit 4-year high, but approvals lag
The data shows the workforce isn’t shy about asking for PTO, a trend that’s likely to continue, one BambooHR executive said.
By Laurel Kalser • March 14, 2024 -
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What is the ‘magic trifecta’ of employee benefits?
Fifty-nine percent of U.S. workers said they have “benefits envy” of friends’ and family members’ coverage, a Perceptyx survey found.
By Ginger Christ • March 11, 2024 -
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Subway franchisees pay $218K for allegedly pocketing employees’ tips
A DOL investigation found managers and owners illegally participated in employee tip pools and manually adjusted hours to avoid paying overtime.
By Ginger Christ • March 8, 2024 -
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Biden calls for paid leave, minimum wage hike in State of the Union
The president also focused on job creation in manufacturing and infrastructure, noting that some such jobs don’t require college degrees.
By Kate Tornone • March 8, 2024 -
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Insured workers report thousands of dollars in medical debt
Survey findings highlight a need for employers to focus on physical and financial wellness, a report says.
By Caroline Colvin • March 7, 2024 -
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Few employers change abortion coverage after Dobbs v. Jackson
Of the large firms that provide health benefits, 10% don’t cover abortions under any circumstance in their largest plan, and 18% only cover abortions in limited circumstances.
By Ginger Christ • March 5, 2024 -
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Some employers consider offering help with housing payments
One in four employees say they would switch jobs to gain this benefit.
By Mary Salmonsen • March 5, 2024 -
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Deep DiveJohnson & Johnson drug benefits suit ‘absolutely’ a wake-up call for employers, exec says
Employer health plans are being held to account for drug costs, but they may lack key information when negotiating with pharmacy benefit managers and similar intermediaries.
By Ryan Golden • Feb. 29, 2024 -
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Survey: More than half of workers say their paychecks aren’t keeping up with inflation
Many of those surveyed also said they’re in a more stressful financial position than they were a year ago.
By Ginger Christ • Feb. 28, 2024 -
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Deep DiveWhy giving birth is so dangerous for Black people — and how employers can help
Connecting pregnant workers with supporters who fiercely advocate for their health and interests may improve outcomes and allow employees to focus on what matters.
By Emilie Shumway • Feb. 28, 2024 -
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Congressman seeks to block new FLSA overtime rule
The bill is just one example of the pushback the agency has received since the rule’s 2023 publication.
By Ryan Golden • Feb. 26, 2024 -
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With ambition changing, only 3 in 10 workers aspire to C-suite roles
Money is the top driver of job satisfaction, not recognition or advancement, Empower research indicates.
By Carolyn Crist • Feb. 26, 2024 -
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Survey: Most privately insured adults satisfied with health plan open enrollment
Those with high-deductible plans were less likely to be satisfied than other enrollees, the Employee Benefit Research Institute and Greenwald Research found.
By Ryan Golden • Feb. 23, 2024 -
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Men are rewarded financially for having children, while women are penalized, Payscale finds
But the uncontrolled gender pay gaps for women of color, in particular, are closing, Payscale’s report found.
By Ginger Christ • Feb. 22, 2024 -
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Generative AI skills bring nearly 50% salary bump: Indeed
Tech workers who are competent in the nascent technology can expect average salaries of more than $174,000, according to the company.
By Roberto Torres • Feb. 22, 2024 -
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Wages remain convenience stores’ biggest labor barrier
Nearly half of c-store workers under management level who left their jobs last year did so because of insufficient pay, while safety concerns keep many others from applying at all, according to a report.
By Jessica Loder • Feb. 21, 2024 -
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Why managers are critical in the fight to promote Black mental health at work
Leaders must account for factors such as the history of mental health support in the Black community, Kanarys’ Kendra Mack told HR Dive in an interview.
By Ryan Golden • Feb. 21, 2024 -
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Survey: Missed work, cost cause older workers to forgo elective surgeries
The share of U.S. adults ages 60 and above who are employed doubled between 2000 and 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
By Ryan Golden • Feb. 16, 2024 -
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LA Grand Hotel employees strike against ‘untenable’ workplace conditions
The union workers are the latest in Southern California to walk off the job seeking higher wages and safer working conditions.
By Jenna Graber • Feb. 16, 2024 -
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Employers with California workers must submit pay data by May 8
Employers need to recognize that even if they have only one employee in California, they must abide by the state’s pay data reporting requirements, a Fisher Phillips partner said.
By Ginger Christ • Feb. 15, 2024 -
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6 ways employers are investing in compensation and benefits
Workers may be nervous with recent layoff announcements and the growth of AI, but many big companies are doubling down on their investments in talent.
By Emilie Shumway • Feb. 15, 2024 -
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Lyft accelerates driver compensation, guaranteeing 70% of riders’ fares
The company announced a slew of changes in hopes of improving the driver experience.
By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 8, 2024 -
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Employers explore emergency savings benefits as workers struggle to stay afloat
Employee financial resilience has been a “significant challenge” in recent years, and a recent regulatory change may spur adoption of a new solution.
By Ryan Golden • Feb. 8, 2024
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