Comp & Benefits: Page 43
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Survey: Most employers considering flexible, hybrid work after COVID-19
A move to remote work arrangements doesn't necessarily indicate that an organization has fully embraced the concept of flexible work.
By Ryan Golden • Aug. 27, 2020 -
Salary increases set for workers in 2021 compensation plans, survey finds
"This has been the most challenging compensation planning year for many companies since the Great Recession," a leader at Willis Towers Watson said.
By Sheryl Estrada • Aug. 25, 2020 -
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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3 workplace COVID-19 trends that are likely here to stay
The post-pandemic landscape may be a very different one, especially with respect to leave and accommodations, speakers told DMEC conference attendees.
By Kate Tornone • Aug. 25, 2020 -
Deep Dive
Flexibility offers caregivers a way to work amid COVID-19
The solution is difficult to implement in some settings, however, which raises questions about access and equity.
By Katie Clarey • Aug. 24, 2020 -
Pandemic leaves large employers with 'no doubt' about virtual care's importance
Though telehealth and similar services have gained traction for years, COVID-19 has accelerated that trend, said the Business Group on Health's president and CEO.
By Ryan Golden • Aug. 20, 2020 -
Rethinking employee wellness perks in the age of the coronavirus
With many working from home, traditional benefits must change to meet the new needs of workers, sources say.
By Pamela DeLoatch • Aug. 20, 2020 -
Randstad: Job seekers have lowered expectations for pay growth
In part due to COVID-19, employees are less likely to expect a pay raise. They also are more likely to value non-salary forms of compensation.
By Aman Kidwai • Aug. 19, 2020 -
Employees and employers disagree over best use of HSA benefit
A recent survey found that employers position HSAs as a savings benefit, while employees have mixed opinions.
By Aman Kidwai • Aug. 17, 2020 -
Can PTO for voting bring stability to Election Day?
Employers like Levi's and Farmers Insurance say employees shouldn't have to choose between voting and a paycheck, especially this year.
By Sheryl Estrada • Aug. 13, 2020 -
Reopening frameworks clearer for some, but school situation a 'huge concern'
As employers get creative to ensure employee safety, glaring challenges remain.
By Ryan Golden • Aug. 11, 2020 -
Deep Dive
'Posters aren't going to cut it': Open enrollment in a pandemic
DirectPath's Kim Buckey offered communication tips for practitioners heading into open enrollment season.
By Katie Clarey • Aug. 6, 2020 -
Judge strikes down parts of DOL's emergency paid leave regs
The agency "jumped the rail" in its implementation of the paid leave provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, the judge said.
By Ryan Golden • Aug. 4, 2020 -
Caregiving prevents workforce re-entry, study finds
Paid leave will pave the way out of the caregiving crisis, the Bipartisan Policy Center said.
By Katie Clarey • July 31, 2020 -
Opinion
As the future of work arrives, HR pros need to rethink benefits strategies
2020 will be a year that reshapes many aspects of the workforce as we know it, writes Christine Latore of Equitable.
By Christine Latore • July 30, 2020 -
12 North Carolina McDonald's restaurants fined for alleged child labor law violations
It's not uncommon for fast-food restaurants to face allegations of such missteps.
By Katie Clarey • July 30, 2020 -
Lyft seeks to ease return-to-work woe with custom ride-share benefit
The move is in part meant to assist employers as they decide how to bring employees back to their workplaces, a spokesperson told HR Dive.
By Ryan Golden • July 30, 2020 -
Taco Bell franchisee served overtime, misclassification claims
The assistant general manager position required "housekeeping, customer service, cash handling, food preparation, and other non-exempt work," according to the lawsuit.
By Lisa Burden • July 29, 2020 -
New Prime trucking company settles 2 misclassification suits for $28M
The parties spent more than five years in court, a stint that included a trip to the U.S. Supreme Court over the applicability of an arbitration agreement.
By Lisa Burden • July 28, 2020 -
TJ Maxx, HomeGoods, Marshalls agree to $31.5M wage settlement
Attorneys for the plaintiffs said the recovery is the "second largest wage and hour settlement in the First Circuit in terms of total dollars."
By Lisa Burden • July 27, 2020 -
COVID-19 tanked PTO requests, attendance platform finds
While requests made in January and February mirrored those made the year prior, PTO requests began to fall off in March, Namely said.
By Katie Clarey • July 23, 2020 -
10M could lose employer-sponsored healthcare as COVID-19 spurs job losses
Higher percentages of people could become uninsured in states that did not expand Medicaid eligibility under the ACA, according to a new study.
By Hailey Mensik • July 17, 2020 -
Sponsored by Visa
Visa believes Earned Wage Access can be key to financial wellness for hourly workers amidst COVID-19
EWA enables employees to tap into their wages in real-time, giving them greater financial flexibility and promoting peace of mind.
July 17, 2020 -
Why do pay gaps persist for US workers with disabilities?
Though the ADA is a "foundational" law, it isn't necessarily sufficient to tackle compensation disparities, one source told HR Dive.
By Ryan Golden • July 16, 2020 -
JB Hunt agrees to $6.5M settlement in California driver misclassification suit
Former J.B. Hunt contractors could get an average $20,000 settlement if a federal court approves the mediation for the 312 drivers.
By Jim Stinson • July 16, 2020 -
Gartner: Over 80% of company leaders plan to permit remote work after pandemic
Some employers are building support systems around remote work to make it a more permanent option.
By Ryan Golden • July 16, 2020