Restaurant pays $45K to settle claim that it paid back-of-house workers a flat rate

Employees covered by the FLSA are generally entitled to overtime pay unless they meet one of several exemptions and the law's salary threshold.

By Lisa Burden • Sept. 6, 2018

Puerto Rico contractor pays $500K to settle hurricane recovery overtime claim

Employment laws still apply during disasters, and experts suggest that compliance efforts be included in disaster planning so an employer isn't caught off guard.

By Lisa Burden • Sept. 5, 2018

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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

Study: IT job growth is 8x that of all other job types

Companies may need to invest in education and on-the-job training as the workplace continues to digitize.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 5, 2018

US workers split on whether they're paid enough

Older workers are more likely to feel they are fairly compensated than those ages 18 to 34, according to a new survey, and women are more likely to feel underpaid than men.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 4, 2018

General Mills' paid leave updates aim to support 'all life stages'

The food industry giant plans to offer 18 to 20 weeks of maternity leave as well as expanded paternal leave, adoption leave and other benefits.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 31, 2018

Microsoft to require suppliers to offer workers paid parental leave

More big name companies that heavily rely on contracted companies for various services have begun considering the business and ethical implications of the treatment of those workers.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 31, 2018

Half of employees like their jobs, but want more development opportunities

Employers may need to work to ensure that employee job satisfaction isn't dragged down by heavy workloads or a lack of structured growth.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 31, 2018

Employers could be squandering a huge recruiting opportunity with their 401(k) plans

Most employees in a Betterment for Business survey said the plans are important when deciding between offers, but less than a third received details about their employer's plan during the recruiting process.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 30, 2018

Workers need not be paid during voluntary wellness activities, benefits fairs

DOL said in an opinion letter that "voluntary wellness activities" that provide direct financial benefit only to employees aren't compensable working time under the FLSA.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 29, 2018

Study: Gender bias is real, but women's choices add to the 'glass ceiling'

Employers are working to address these issues, however, offering STEM events for female students and refraining from asking applicants about pay history.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 29, 2018

DOL seeks input on overtime rule

Next month, in listening sessions around the country, the agency will ask stakeholders for their thoughts on a new overtime threshold.

By Katie Clarey • Aug. 28, 2018

Most employees would forgo higher pay for a better boss

Intangible benefits and day-to-day experiences at work have risen in importance, according to Randstad US.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 28, 2018

Workers with same-sex partners fear talking about family at work

Employers must recognize that workers in non-traditional families face different and sometimes challenging issues, a new study in Harvard Business Review shows.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 27, 2018

Employers now more likely to offer health plans to compete after years of stagnation

As more employers offer health plans, they will naturally continue to look for ways to control the costs.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 27, 2018

IRS approves employer's 401(k) incentive for student loan payments

The decision could pave the way for employers to better meet the needs of employees saddled with student debt and with little or nothing saved for retirement.

By Katie Clarey • Aug. 24, 2018

'Underpaid' CEOs more likely to call for layoffs

CEO pay generally increased after a layoff if the company's performance improved. But if the company didn't benefit, neither did the CEO, ScienceDaily reports.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 24, 2018

Employers and workers at odds over retirement preparation

Most employers (72%) in a U.S. study believe workers don't think about retirement until it draws near, yet only 40% of workers say this is true.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 23, 2018

How to choose the right pharmacy benefit manager

Deciding on a PBM is not something that should be taken lightly, John Crable of Corporate Synergies writes, but the right choice will ultimately lead to cost containment and healthier employees.

By John Crable • Aug. 23, 2018

Wages remain flat for most in US, but many in Silicon Valley command six-figure salaries

Tech companies appear willing to pay a premium to get and keep tech workers with in-demand skills.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 22, 2018

Mercer: Wage increases projected to remain flat in 2019

Wage increase reports have different projections, but all show little growth for 2019, despite a tight labor market.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 21, 2018

Texas appeals court temporarily blocks Austin's paid sick leave ordinance

The requirement was set to take effect Oct. 1 and would have allowed employees to accrue up to 64 hours of paid leave each year.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 21, 2018

Employees spend 30 minutes or less reading open enrollment materials

According to Unum, an employee benefits provider, making auto-enrollment the default option could ease some of the anxieties open enrollment incites.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 17, 2018

Want women in leadership? Give dads paid leave

It's a diversity issue, says HR Dive’s senior editor, Kate Tornone. If you want women in leadership and want to eliminate your gender pay gap, it needs to be OK for your male employees to take time off.

By Kate Tornone • Aug. 17, 2018

Competitive pay and a respectful boss top older workers' wish lists

In a recent AARP study, respondents also said they want jobs that allow them to use their skills and talents.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 16, 2018

Employers project only slight pay increases for 2019

But these same increases, cited in a recent Willis Towers Watson survey, must be put into the context of longer-term wage stagnation.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 16, 2018