Teleworkers’ short breaks are compensable FLSA time, DOL says

“By their very nature, such short breaks primarily benefit the employer,” DOL’s Jessica Looman said in a new Field Assistance Bulletin.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 10, 2023

Wellness programs key to fighting financial ‘doom and gloom,’ panel says

EBRI’s 2022 Workplace Wellness Survey found that 80% of employees said they had a problematic level of debt.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 9, 2023

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Top trends in total rewards

Trends in total rewards strategies continue to shift in response to the market, employee demands and even advances in technology.

By HR Dive staff

6 ACA issues to consider during M&As

Mergers and acquisitions can bring about Affordable Care Act reporting issues for both target and acquiring companies, two EY leaders say.

By Michael Toth and Belinda Sharp Cline • Feb. 8, 2023

Lawmakers move to extend FMLA to workers at small businesses, schools

The proposals would provide job-protected leave to millions more employees.

By Ginger Christ • Feb. 7, 2023

FMLA is ‘only the first step’: Advocates, DOL chief promise fight for paid leave

The secretary of labor, the president of the AFL-CIO and democratic lawmakers gathered to mark the law’s 30th anniversary — and to renew a call for national paid leave.

By Kate Tornone • Feb. 7, 2023

Ex-P.F. Chang’s employees allege wage-and-hour violations, recordkeeping failures

The suit comes as the restaurant remains in litigation with HR vendor UKG over alleged lost employee data.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 6, 2023

Small business wage growth lags while hiring climbs

Wage gains are moderating, showing the effect of the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy, an economist said.

By Ginger Christ • Feb. 6, 2023

Poor communication about pay may tank engagement

Managers often are tasked with delivering pay information, but many lack training on that duty, according to Salary.com.

By Kate Tornone • Feb. 3, 2023

Employees want more education with their retirement benefits, study shows

According to S&P Global, only 57% of U.S. adults are considered financially literate.

By Emilie Shumway • Feb. 1, 2023

Maryland bill would incentivize 4-day workweeks

Under the proposed pilot program, employers would get a state income tax credit for shifting at least 30 employees to a four-day workweek without reducing their pay.

By Laurel Kalser • Feb. 1, 2023

Report: The gender pay gap has dramatically improved for women in marketing and design

The exact reasons why the gender pay gap has decreased so dramatically aren’t clear, Rohshann Pilla, president of Aquent Talent, told HR Dive.

By Laurel Kalser • Jan. 31, 2023

Controlling labor costs requires base pay structure, study says

Rising to the challenge of internal and external pay demands is possible.

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 31, 2023

Biden admin moves to undo moral opt-out to ACA contraceptive mandate

The rule also would create an option allowing people enrolled in health coverage or plans provided by “objecting entities” to obtain contraceptive coverage.

By Ryan Golden • Updated Jan. 30, 2023

Why employee benefits packages are likely to survive 2023’s budget cuts

Benefits teams will need to ensure their packages meet employees’ most pressing needs while justifying their investments to leadership.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 27, 2023

4 in 5 workers say they’re unlikely to apply for a job without salary range

Recent data from ResumeLab shows workers are still heavily skeptical of employers that don’t practice pay transparency.

By Emilie Shumway • Jan. 26, 2023

Walmart to raise hourly wages

The company says the change will bring average hourly pay to $17.50 for about 340,000 workers.

By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 25, 2023

More employers are addressing pay equity because ‘it’s the right thing to do’

In the wake of state and local laws requiring pay disclosure, employers are increasingly taking action on pay equity.

By Laurel Kalser • Jan. 24, 2023

Understanding and navigating the PBM market

We know that making a PBM decision can be tricky and frustrating. By partnering with us, we can help you ensure you receive the best results – in both the short- and long-term.

By Joey Dizenhouse, Senior Vice President and Head of Pharmacy Services • Jan. 23, 2023

Employees reiterate a desire for effective well-being benefits

A series of surveys highlight workers’ interest in benefits that help them develop their physical and mental wellness.

By Emilie Shumway • Jan. 19, 2023

Trans inclusion at work demands broadening healthcare’s scope

HR Dive Reporter Caroline Colvin discusses the search for trans-inclusive healthcare, its benefits implications and employer support.

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 18, 2023

Remote work, intermittent leave make FMLA compliance ‘much more challenging’

Employers need to ensure workers’ off hours are accurately tracked, management-side attorney Robin Shea said.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 17, 2023

CFOs plan to cut staff, increase hiring budgets

Concern about higher wages and a skilled labor shortage are foremost in CFOs minds as they grapple with continued economic headwinds.

By Grace Noto • Jan. 17, 2023

Microsoft moves to unlimited PTO, citing flexibility benefits

The benefit is a rare employer offering, according to the Society for Human Resource Management.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 17, 2023

Home Depot will pay employees to the minute

The policy change follows a class-action suit alleging workers were underpaid.

By Emilie Shumway • Jan. 13, 2023

DOL: Home healthcare firm to pay $3.8M in back wages, damages

“DOL was ruthless and hell-bent on driving TriMED out of business,” owner Beverly Jordan told HR Dive.

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 12, 2023