Comp & Benefits: Page 78
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Caregiver PTO remains too costly for many small employers, report says
While only four states currently mandate paid time off for caregivers, other states are considering the measure.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 23, 2018 -
Acosta advocates new health plans, updated regs for gig workers
The Labor Secretary spoke Thursday at the launch event for a new tech sector partnership that will evaluate the impact of new economic models on the workforce.
By Ryan Golden • Feb. 23, 2018 -
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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Deep Dive
Leave management in 2018: More laws, more outsourcing
During a recent webinar, the Disability Management Employer Coalition offered insight on recent leave trends — both problems and solutions.
By Pamela DeLoatch • Feb. 23, 2018 -
Sponsored by One Medical
Why employer healthcare strategies must be local
By envisioning equity through local solutions, companies are starting to move forward toward tangible care, quality, and value.
By Jeff Dobro, MD • Feb. 23, 2018 -
Most employers think their wellness programs are working, but employees disagree
Employees increasingly report they would participate only if offered incentives, new research from Willis Towers Watson shows.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 22, 2018 -
After salary, workers most likely to consider PTO, culture when weighing offers
Just over a quarter of respondents to an Accountemps survey cited paid time off/vacation time as the biggest factor in a job offer, but many workers leave vacation days on the table.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 22, 2018 -
Alcohol as a company perk might deter recent college grads
New research suggests that job seekers are analyzing the smallest details in an organization's culture, even perks like drinking at work.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 22, 2018 -
Opinion
Following DOL cover-up, the tip sharing rule's future looks bleak
The U.S. Department of Labor faces an uphill battle in proving the rule would have any benefits for workers, writes Katherine L. Fechte, an attorney at Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C.
By Katie Fechte • Feb. 21, 2018 -
Report: Workers lose out on estimated $15B due to poor state minimum-wage enforcement
Politico found that 32 states have less than 10 investigators on hand to look into minimum-wage violations; six states have zero investigators.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 21, 2018 -
With Austin ordinance, paid sick leave comes to Texas
This fall, employees at private businesses in the city will begin accruing up to 64 hours of paid sick leave.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kate Tornone • Feb. 21, 2018 -
Enrollment in HSA-eligible health plans is trending down, 5 separate surveys show
Employers might be holding off moving to HSA-eligible plans partly because of economic factors, such as increases in premiums and record-low unemployment.
By Kathryn Moody , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 21, 2018 -
Amazon pays disgruntled workers up to $5K to leave
"The Offer" is essentially a form of self-select weed out, where employees who are no longer invested in the job are given an incentive to quit.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 16, 2018 -
Progressive joins list of companies banning salary history inquiries
As more state and local governments adopt salary history bans, some employers are eliminating the question company-wide.
By Riia O'Donnell • Feb. 15, 2018 -
Despite costs, 65% of employers do not have a formal domestic violence policy
Lost productivity, medical care and mental health services cost employers more than $8 billion a year — and they can do much to help.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 15, 2018 -
Employer fired 3 brothers over their potentially expensive health condition, EEOC says
Employers understandably want to keep healthcare costs down, but they cannot engage in disability discrimination to do so.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 15, 2018 -
Home Depot rolls out interview self-scheduling to fill more than 80K openings
Ahead of its springtime hiring rush, the big-box retailer joins the list of employers who are embracing digital innovation to keep pace with mobile-savvy applicants.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 15, 2018 -
Millennials, Gen Z marginally slower to adopt vision benefits
Younger workers may not understand the difference between an eye test from their primary care physician and a comprehensive eye exam.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 14, 2018 -
MD's paid sick leave law takes effect, despite legislative struggles
More than half of Maryland employees already have access to paid sick leave, but the state's law extends the benefit to an additional 700,000 workers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 14, 2018 -
Fitbit buys Twine Health, expanding its reach into chronic health management
The acquisition signals Fitbit's seriousness about delving into personalized employer wellness programs.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 14, 2018 -
Wage increases top workers' post-tax bill wish list
A majority of employers, on the other hand, are more interested in spending tax savings on broad-based expenditures, a new Aon report shows.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 13, 2018 -
Parenthood still penalizes women's earnings but not men's
The cost of childcare, coupled with the societal pressure to provide childcare, prompts women to take more time off compared to men, so a segment of employers is considering ways to make motherhood more affordable.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 13, 2018 -
HR gives managers a 'no confidence' vote on explaining pay to workers
But managers think they are doing fine explaining pay decisions to employees, according to a PayScale report.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 13, 2018 -
As wellness plans diversify, employers must improve employee awareness
Many employees say they aren't aware of their employers' wellness offerings — even when they do exist.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 12, 2018 -
Technology drives benefits broker success, but adoption varies widely
Employees rely on the broker-employer partnership to find the best healthcare plans, but not all brokers use up-to-date technology, a new study shows.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 12, 2018 -
Snap gave out huge stock rewards in order to snag top talent
The incentive amounted to 77% of Snap's net loss and more than three times the amount of revenue the company generated. Will it work long-term?
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 9, 2018