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DOL scraps 6-factor unpaid intern test
Employers may have more leeway to use unpaid interns under the agency's new "primary beneficiary" test.
By Kate Tornone • Jan. 8, 2018 -
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Companies respond to GOP tax bill nixing CEO bonus deductions
Pushback on the issue from corporations is a reminder of the perspective HR may bring to conversations around executive compensation.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 5, 2018 -
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TrendlineInside 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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Study shows slight gain in number of employees signing up for voluntary benefits
It could be a sign that such offerings will pick up steam in 2018.
By Ryan Golden , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 3, 2018 -
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With US median base pay at $51,000, wage growth remains stagnant
In 2017, the healthcare and retail industries saw the greatest wage growth. The tech industry, however, saw its growth slow.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 3, 2018 -
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Deep Dive10 trends that will shape HR in 2018
As a new year begins, trends in upskilling, compliance, benefits and more are poised to change how HR departments work.
By Kathryn Moody , Ryan Golden , Kate Tornone • Jan. 3, 2018 -
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DHS may end H-1B visa extensions for those waiting on a green card
The proposal could keep hundreds of thousands of foreign workers off U.S. payrolls. How will American employers be affected?
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 3, 2018 -
IRS announces 30-day extension for ACA 1095-B, 1095-C forms
The delay, announced Dec. 22, should create a small measure of breathing room for some large employers and self-insuring companies.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 2, 2018 -
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With savings from tax bill, employers say they'll boost wages, 401k contributions
In the weeks since successful passage of the GOP tax overhaul, employers haven't been shy about their attempts to give back.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 2, 2018 -
37 state and local minimum-wage increases take effect nationwide
As the federal government continues to roll back regulations on business, some say employers can expect more legislation at the state and local levels.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 2, 2018 -
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Even the HR department has pay equity issues, report says
Women may hold the majority of management positions in HR, but a new report says that doesn't mean they're exempt from the gender pay gap.
By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 27, 2017 -
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Sustainability benefits: A people, planet and profit business strategy
CSR and sustainability are inseparable in businesses that champion people and the environment.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 26, 2017 -
Union workers say no to Disney's wage proposition
Nearly all members of the Service Trades Council Union (93%) rejected the two-year contract, showing the power of employees in a job seeker's market.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 22, 2017 -
EEOC wellness regulations will sunset January 2019
The agency, however, doesn't plan to have new regulations in place until later that year.
By Kate Tornone • Dec. 22, 2017 -
Bank of America to roll out extended PTO for investment banking employees
Most U.S. workers wouldn't benefit from a similar provision, however, labor statistics show.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 22, 2017 -
UPDATE: Second judge blocks expansion of opt-out for ACA contraceptive mandate
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the rules in October, allowing employers to opt out on religious or moral grounds.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 21, 2017 -
Hawaii law provides a $70 daily stipend for eldercare
Employers have recognized that workers with caregiving duties need help — and so have state governments.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 21, 2017 -
Contract workers tend to be experienced, highly educated and ambitious
LinkedIn's study found that 73% of contractors have advanced degrees and qualifications, compared to 45% of LinkedIn members who don't identify as contract workers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 20, 2017 -
As tax season looms, keep an eye out for W-2 scams
Scammers can spoof company executives' emails and ensnare employees, and experts say HR is particularly at risk.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 20, 2017 -
Aon: Healthcare takeovers may mean big changes for care access
Will healthcare M&As mean lower costs for employers and greater access to health and pharmaceutical services for workers?
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 19, 2017 -
New overtime rule proposal coming October 2018
The U.S. Department of Labor says it should have a new Notice of Proposed Rulemaking out next fall.
By Kate Tornone • Dec. 19, 2017 -
Bill would allow employers to provide 401k info electronically
Some say that allowing electronic information transfers could save U.S. employers $200 million to $500 million per year.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 18, 2017 -
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Telemedicine may prove key to fighting opioid addiction, but hurdles remain
Physicians and opioid addiction specialists welcome the efficiency of virtual check-ins, but still insist on in-person follow-ups to fight relapse.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 18, 2017 -
Walmart to offer advance payday app for workers
Following competitors' footsteps, Walmart is catching onto the shifting financial management needs of today's workers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 15, 2017 -
Aon: Global healthcare costs may increase by 8.4% in 2018
An aging global population, poor lifestyle choices and the increase in chronic disorders may all be factors.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 15, 2017 -
A shortage of sales professionals is taking a toll on revenue goals
Companies facing shortages are tapping into "indirect sales," a form of third-party contracting, to meet company goals, one survey claims.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 14, 2017
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