Will remote workers who move be paid less? Not necessarily, employers say

Though cutting pay for those who relocate outside popular talent hubs may be employers' "gut reaction," there's more to consider, one source told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 16, 2020

Postmates joins Uber, DoorDash in bankrolling driver benefits in CA with price hikes

The aggregators are rolling out customer fees to help pay for healthcare subsidies, mileage reimbursement and occupational insurance they promised in winning ballot measure Proposition 22. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • Updated Jan. 20, 2021

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Inside the rapidly changing world of employee benefits

Healthcare costs are climbing and employee needs are changing. How can HR professionals adapt?

By HR Dive staff

Salary increases shrunk during the past two years, survey shows

The Salary.com survey also revealed gaps in employers' compensation communications.

By Aman Kidwai • Dec. 11, 2020

All US Starbucks employees to make at least $15 an hour in 3 years

The company's latest commitment follows an announcement to begin increasing pay by at least 10% starting Dec. 14.

By Julie Littman • Dec. 11, 2020

Mercer urges employers to adopt leave policies as pandemic laws near sunset

Many COVID-19 response measures, such as the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, are set to expire at the end of the year, "but the pandemic is not," Mercer said.

By Lisa Burden • Dec. 10, 2020

Last-ditch SEC effort on gig worker equity pay expected to fail

A Biden administration is unlikely to support internet platform companies' desire to pay up to 15% of gig workers' pay in shares.

By Robert Freedman • Dec. 9, 2020

Employee Benefit of the Year: Old Navy's Election Day incentive

The clothing company's decision to pay employees to work at the polls on Election Day stood out as a benefit that exceeded expectations and created a positive social impact.

By Aman Kidwai • Dec. 9, 2020

The HR Dive Awards for 2020

In tackling a pandemic and widespread social unrest, these companies and executives displayed HR leadership in a time of crisis.

By HR Dive Team • Dec. 9, 2020

Danone extends 18 weeks of parental leave to manufacturing employees

Childcare and family leave benefits have taken on even more importance during the pandemic.

By Lisa Burden • Dec. 8, 2020

DOL clarifies pay rate calculations for piece-rate workers

The department has issued a number of opinion letters in the past year addressing what may be included in an employee's regular rate for FLSA overtime calculation purposes.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 7, 2020

How pay bands can improve retention, drive engagement

While not necessary, such structures can help employers track pay equity and enhance the employee journey.

By Pamela DeLoatch • Dec. 3, 2020

Survey: Remote work leads some employers to reconsider pay models

With significantly more employees working from home, some companies say a hybrid reward model may be necessary.

By Lisa Burden • Dec. 2, 2020

Employer healthcare spend to decrease in 2020, but may rise in 2021, Aon says

Various observers have predicted a decrease in healthcare spending in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Lisa Burden • Dec. 1, 2020

Mailbag: Can I restrict workers' personal travel?

With the upcoming holiday season about to collide with a pandemic, employers have some options when it comes to workers' personal travel.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 25, 2020

PPP-funded expenses not deductible for borrowers that receive forgiveness

The Internal Revenue Service ruling means that some firms will pay more in federal taxes next year.

By Jennifer Goodman • Nov. 23, 2020

&pizza commits to a $15 minimum wage by 2022

The raise is one of many progressive company initiatives, including providing raises and extra benefits during the pandemic.

By Alicia Kelso • Nov. 20, 2020

Coronavirus derailed 2021 salary plans for many employers, survey says

The shift, however, may come as no surprise to workers, other research shows.

By Lisa Burden • Nov. 19, 2020

Employees to take less time off this holiday season, survey shows

PTO use has declined due to COVID-19, data collected by various firms revealed.

By Aman Kidwai • Nov. 19, 2020

DOL finalizes rules for newly permitted pooled retirement plans

Congress passed the SECURE Act in 2019 to expand access to the plans, also known as PEPs.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 18, 2020

Study: COVID-19 led workers to delay healthcare at an 'alarming' rate

Employers can use digital and high-touch solutions to mitigate the impact on workforce health and productivity, Castlight Health said.

By Lisa Burden • Nov. 17, 2020

FFCRA leave nears sunset date as COVID-19 cases spike

A recent study found the law led to a "statistically significant" reduction in cases in some states.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 13, 2020

TIAA expands backup care benefits as pandemic continues

School closures or partial openings due to the COVID-19 pandemic require flexibility from employers, according to HR experts.

By Sheryl Estrada • Nov. 13, 2020

PPP helped some employers but more action is needed, researchers say

The researchers stopped short of drawing conclusions on the program’s effectiveness.

By Aman Kidwai • Nov. 12, 2020

Biden could bring overtime rule redo, expanded benefits mandate

The presumptive president-elect also could resurrect the EEOC's pay-data reporting program "fairly quickly," according to one attorney.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 12, 2020

Employers expect financial wellness programs to boost the bottom line — but there's no way to measure that, EBRI says

Regardless, some may soon feel that such benefits are "simply another cost of doing business," one source said.

By Kate Tornone • Nov. 12, 2020