Report: Amazon moms push for backup day care benefits

The group plans to meet with senior managers to discuss the issue and encourage Amazon's HR team to collect data about day care challenges, Bloomberg reported.

By Ryan Golden • March 8, 2019

Amazon-JPM-Berkshire Hathaway troika has a name: Haven

Few concrete details emerged from the branding bid, but Haven's website and a letter from CEO Atul Gawande set lofty guiding principles for the venture.

By Rebecca Pifer • March 8, 2019

Explore the Trendline➔

Inside the rapidly changing world of employee benefits

As employers prioritize retention, benefits remain a crucial piece of business’ employee value propositions.

By HR Dive staff

DOL proposes $35K overtime rule threshold

The long-awaited proposal does not include automatic adjustments — an option previously under consideration.

By Ryan Golden • Updated March 8, 2019

EEO-1 pay data collection requirements back in effect

It's unlikely that EEOC could stop the pay data reporting requirements for this reporting cycle, which closes May 31, even if it wanted to, one expert said.

By Kate Tornone • March 5, 2019

Tech workers to DoorDash: We won't work for you until your drivers earn more

Employee protest may put real pressure on employers to make sure workers are justly compensated and treated well.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 5, 2019

Most workers feel disempowered to speak out against gender discrimination

Half of respondents to the Randstad US survey did not take action after witnessing the harassment of a colleague.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 5, 2019

Travelers announces 401(k) match for student loan payments

The move comes after an IRS letter approving a similar benefit was made public last year.

By Lisa Burden • March 4, 2019

Should HR consider a 4-day workweek?

Proponents see the benefit as a panacea for workplace ills and, by extension, for many of HR's consistent challenges.

By Morgan Fecto • March 1, 2019

Report: New FLSA overtime rule threshold will be $35K

A former DOL economist told HR Dive that a $35,000 threshold would leave out more than half of the workers who would've received new or strengthened overtime protections under the Obama-era proposal.

By Ryan Golden • Updated March 1, 2019

Wage gaps persist — and are getting worse — going into 2019

As a new report from the Economic Policy Institute shows, the reality that underpins these gaps is often more complex than first seen.

By Kathryn Moody , Riia O'Donnell • Feb. 27, 2019

The perks and pitfalls of unlimited PTO

While there's plenty to like about unlimited vacation policies, some employees say the benefit leaves them anxious about their employers' expectations.

By Jennifer Carsen • Feb. 27, 2019

More workers happy with managers, unhappy about pay

A workplace that boasts a majority of satisfied employees may still have workers who feel they are overworked or underpaid. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 27, 2019

9th Cir. affirms pay history alone can't justify gender pay gaps

The decision comes just over a year after the US Supreme Court vacated a previous, similar 2018 ruling by the same circuit, due to the death of a judge.

By Ryan Golden • Updated Feb. 28, 2020

'Spatial mismatch' hurts employers, applicants in major cities

Boston, New York City and San Francisco had the most zip codes where open jobs far outnumbered available workers, according to new data.

By Morgan Fecto • Feb. 25, 2019

Employees won't tolerate inaction on sexual harassment — even for higher pay

While money is still the ultimate deciding factor in accepting or rejecting a job offer, employees aren't afraid to draw a line in the sand.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 22, 2019

No employers received an A grade in study on gender equality

GM, the top scorer, had a 71%, or a B+, from Equileap, which analyzed S&P 100 Index companies. The average score came in at 45% — a C-.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 22, 2019

Study: Unstable work schedules are bad for workers' health

Employers are paying closer attention to the impacts of unpredictable scheduling as they take a second look at talent strategies.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 22, 2019

Dove Men+Care launches pledge, $1M fund to support caregiver dads

Paid leave for fathers benefits families — and can play a key role in an employer's benefits strategy.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 21, 2019

Flexible work options improve relationships, self-care, workers say

Given increased demand, it may be no surprise to see flexibility becoming a staple among workplace perks and benefits.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 15, 2019

Salary negotiations are the new normal for most job seekers

Today's workers are more likely to know their worth in the labor market, according to research from consulting firm Robert Half.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 15, 2019

Lululemon to offer hourly workers up to 6 months of paid parental leave

Workers will be eligible for three months of leave after two years at the company, and employees of five or more years will be eligible for six months.

By Morgan Fecto • Feb. 15, 2019

Cinemark to pay $2.9M to settle California pay stub claim

A class-action suit alleged the employer issued more than 66,000 wage statements containing incorrect overtime rates over a three-year period.

By Jennifer Carsen • Feb. 15, 2019

Dems, advocates renew push for Paycheck Fairness Act

The act, which has been introduced in Congress numerous times since 1997, would mandate pay data collection and ban salary history inquiries nationwide.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 15, 2019

Arjuna Capital asks 11 banks and tech companies to disclose pay gaps

Investors recognize pay equity, which spurs diversity and inclusion efforts, bolsters innovation and a business's fiscal performance.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 14, 2019

Report: HR has a role in sales quota management

Its place in the "business side" of operations is more crucial today than ever, according to Radford. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 13, 2019