Comp & Benefits: Page 37
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Chipotle owes workers $150M after violating NYC scheduling law, city says
The fast-casual chain failed to provide workers predictable schedules or advance notice of their hours, the city alleged in a lawsuit.
By Katie Clarey • May 7, 2021 -
Opinion
3 ways to prioritize fairness in compensation strategy
Among other things, employers must remember that communication is key, writes Matt Bahl of Financial Health Network.
By Matt Bahl • May 6, 2021 -
Trendline
Inside 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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Labor Department withdraws independent contractor rule
DOL had already delayed the rule, which the Trump administration intended to take effect in March.
By Katie Clarey • May 6, 2021 -
Cigna adds in-network virtual mental healthcare, highlighting focus on treatment access
Ginger provides Cigna customers with behavioral health coaching, therapy and psychiatry services through its app.
By Katie Clarey • May 4, 2021 -
Amazon to raise wages for more than 500K workers
The news comes amid a report that the National Labor Relations Board said a union's evidence could potentially overturn the failed vote at the company's Bessemer, Alabama, warehouse.
By Daphne Howland • May 3, 2021 -
One Fair Wage sues Olive Garden parent over tipping policy
The labor group claims Darden's cash wage policy fosters inequity and harassment, which the restaurant denies — claiming its workers earn more than $20 per hour on average.
By Julie Littman • May 3, 2021 -
Biden calls for 12 weeks' paid family and medical leave
The plan guarantees access to the leave 10 years after the program's installment.
By Katie Clarey • April 30, 2021 -
Chipotle CFO: $15 minimum wage would be 'very manageable' with menu price hikes
A 10% increase to the burrito chain's pay would hike menu prices 2% to 3%, CFO Jack Hartung said on an investor call Wednesday.
By Emma Liem Beckett • April 30, 2021 -
WSJ: CEO compensation rose in 2020, despite pay upsets for other workers
Rising executive pay simultaneous with shaky company performances due to the pandemic has caught the attention of unhappy shareholders.
By Emilie Shumway • April 29, 2021 -
Biden mandates $15 minimum wage for federal contractors
The current rate sits at $10.95 after former President Barack Obama raised it via executive order in February 2014.
By Katie Clarey • Updated July 21, 2021 -
Brewing coronavirus liability shield laws create 'potential nightmare' for multi-state employers
"Every state and Congress is looking at something, given where the pandemic is," one attorney said. "Everyone is taking different approaches."
By Katie Clarey • April 26, 2021 -
Opinion
Why — and how — to incentivize employee vaccination
It's time to figure out how to get as many employees vaccinated as possible, write EY health experts.
By Susan Garfield and Yele Aluko • April 26, 2021 -
Sponsored by Doctor On Demand
Supporting your employees' mental health: where to start?
There are three things that you can do now to evaluate your current strategies and readiness for additional strategies and resources to support your employees' mental health.
April 26, 2021 -
Financial rebounds lag following pandemic pay cuts, survey says
Despite the slow recovery, most respondents were optimistic about their financial futures.
By Katie Clarey • April 22, 2021 -
Biden urges PTO for vaccination, offers SMBs tax credit
Organizations with fewer than 500 employees will be eligible for the credit, Biden announced Wednesday.
By Katie Clarey • April 22, 2021 -
DOL updates COBRA notices to reflect subsidy mandate
One such notice must be provided to eligible employees by May 31, the agency said.
By Katie Clarey • April 21, 2021 -
Pay discrimination is top OFCCP focus, director says
Jenny Yang indicated that the department will implement the priority through both compliance assistance and enforcement.
By Kate Tornone • April 19, 2021 -
Opinion
3 tips to manage payroll complexities in the wake of remote work expansion
When considering payroll reporting tools, there are a few things companies should keep in mind, writes Payslip CEO Fidelma McGuirk.
By Fidelma McGuirk • April 15, 2021 -
Taco Bell expands PTO benefits for managers, eyes filling 5K positions
At 1,200 company-owned locations, general managers will receive up to four weeks of accrued vacation time annually and additional parental leave.
By Julie Littman • April 12, 2021 -
Pandemic has worsened work issues caused by substance abuse, report says
A pandemic requiring mass lockdowns tested employers' benefits, particularly mental health offerings.
By Kathryn Moody • April 9, 2021 -
Salary.com rolls out pay equity reporting toolkit
The offering and ones like it may be useful to employers, whom attorneys have long urged to identify and correct pay gaps.
By Katie Clarey • April 8, 2021 -
Survey: Most employers plan to make COVID-19 vaccination easier for workers
Despite the progress public health officials have made, research suggests there are still barriers to overcome.
By Ryan Golden • April 8, 2021 -
Volvo puts 24-week paid parental leave policy into drive
The leave is available to all parents. "We want to create a culture that supports equal parenting for all genders," Volvo's CEO said.
By Katie Clarey • April 1, 2021 -
Reality check: Amazon Care may not be that big of a deal
Currently, the effort is a more direct threat to employer-facing point solutions, instead of the more comprehensive offerings from entrenched vendors.
By Rebecca Pifer • March 31, 2021 -
Pay transparency a top priority, say women in revenue-facing roles
Previous research shows transparency also may be more effective than pay negotiation training alone.
By Ryan Golden • March 30, 2021