Large employers expand leave, payments amid coronavirus

A third of employers surveyed by the Business Group on Health said they are continuing to pay employees who are unable to work.

By Lisa Burden • March 26, 2020

PayScale: Overall gender pay gap shrinks, but slightly

While household names have publicized pay equity efforts and successes, widespread change appears slow.

By Katie Clarey • March 26, 2020

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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

IRS provides updated guidance for small businesses claiming coronavirus paid leave tax credits

Eligible employers will be able to claim the credit via their quarterly federal tax returns, the agency said.

By Ryan Golden • Updated April 1, 2020

Employees confident they can do their jobs effectively from home during COVID-19 pandemic

It's important to note that the option isn't available to all workers.

By Ryan Golden • March 25, 2020

DOL to observe 30-day 'temporary non-enforcement' of coronavirus paid leave law

Employees could still sue over non-compliance despite the notice, an attorney told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • March 24, 2020

5 things to know about the new coronavirus paid leave law

A number of small businesses are "despondent," one source told HR Dive. But there's hope the federal government could soften the the law's impact.

By Ryan Golden • March 23, 2020

Trump signs emergency coronavirus bill expanding FMLA, granting paid leave

The bill contains two key provisions covering workers employed by private entities and individuals that employ fewer than 500 employees.

By Ryan Golden • March 18, 2020

3 employers share their approaches to pay transparency

When employers make compensation information accessible, the greater workplace culture may foster more trust and openness.

By Aman Kidwai • March 18, 2020

A third of younger workers have dipped into retirement savings

There's no question that workers are stressed about finances — and those stresses directly affect employers.

By Jennifer Carsen • March 18, 2020

Comp managers brace for 'negative business impact' of coronavirus

"Companies are prioritizing the physical and financial wellbeing of their employees, and rightfully so," Adrienne Altman of Willis Towers Watson said of the report. 

By Aman Kidwai • March 17, 2020

Can telehealth benefits combat the new coronavirus?

Virtual care solutions may prevent straining of the health system's resources and are often low-cost or free, sources told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • March 13, 2020

Remote work may level playing field for workers with disabilities, chronic illness

Permitting telework can also serve as a means to attract diverse talent, sources previously told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • March 11, 2020

Congressional Dems push for guaranteed paid sick leave in response to coronavirus

Access to paid sick leave has grown since 2010, but that access is still not uniform in the U.S.

By Ryan Golden • March 11, 2020

Coca-Cola will link executive pay to company employees

One of the beverage giant's top 50 shareholders pushed for the change, saying top-level pay has soared while average wages have made minimal gains.

By Christopher Doering • March 10, 2020

Marijuana, leave will top employers' compliance challenges in the 2020s

Some changes at the federal level will depend on political outcomes, sources said, but employers can expect activity in key areas such as paid leave, marijuana and worker classification.

By Jennifer Carsen • March 9, 2020

As employers look to impress with benefits, time and choice are key

Larger paychecks won’t be enough to compete in the 2020s. Instead, employers are looking for solutions that can help employees with life outside the office.

By Ryan Golden • March 9, 2020

Chipotle to expand paid parental leave, test unlimited PTO

The restaurant chain has been expanding its benefit offerings over the past year, but it has faced scrutiny at the state and local level.

By Aman Kidwai • March 6, 2020

Mastercard says it has closed gender pay gaps for similar levels, roles

Companies in several industries have made "100% pay equity" announcements as awareness of pay disparities grows.

By Ryan Golden • March 6, 2020

Why your employees' financial stress is your problem — and easy ways to help

42% of employees are financially stressed, costing businesses up to 18% of annual salary costs.

By Dan Macklin, CEO, Salary Finance • March 5, 2020

Union: Workers at airport Starbucks locations face racial pay gap, LGBTQ discrimination

Starbucks has attempted to improve equity among employees, but airport workers are not employed by the coffee chain.

By Ryan Golden • March 4, 2020

Working part time comes with a 29% pay penalty, says EPI study

While part-time scheduling has been touted as a form of flexible work, most part-time workers say they'd prefer full-time work, other studies have shown.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 3, 2020

Most people don't know which gender issue they care most about

As the general public grapples with gender-related discrimination and harassment, pay has risen as a key point of the discussion.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 28, 2020

Businesses join 'Time to Vote' initiative to raise voter participation

Since the 2018 midterms, more companies have been explicit about giving employees time to exercise their voting rights.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 28, 2020

Levi's rolls out 8 weeks' paid family leave

"It's not only the right thing to do for employees, it's the smart thing to do for business," Levi Strauss & Co. President and CEO Chip Bergh said.

By Katie Clarey • Feb. 27, 2020

Specialization could lead to pay disparities, MIT study shows

But employers also can't ensure equity by having everyone be a jack-of-all-trades, the study's author noted.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 27, 2020