Comp & Benefits: Page 92
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Workers would take a 20% pay cut for stable scheduling, study says
Fluctuating scheduling also causes pay to vary by as much as 30% week to week, which is nigh untenable for many American families.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 13, 2017 -
Worldwide, companies plan modest salary budget increases for 2018
Market volatility, political unrest and uncertainty in the Eurozone, however, are keeping those increases primarily moderate.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 13, 2017 -
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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NBGH launches toolkit to help employers navigate ACOs
Accountable care organization adoption should trend higher as businesses seek value-based care over fee-for-service models.
By Ryan Golden , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 12, 2017 -
Study: Only 25% of part-time workers have medical coverage
U.S. workers have taken up nontraditional roles in droves, but the vast majority lack the financial stability offered by health and retirement benefits.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 11, 2017 -
DOL defends fiduciary rule, minus class action waivers
The agency appears to have abandoned its previous position that class action waivers are permitted under certain circumstances.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 11, 2017 -
'Repeal now, replace later' might not be so bad for employers
Though unlikely, repeal without replace would — on the surface — remove mandates and burdensome reporting requirements. But the dance over the Senate vote continues.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 11, 2017 -
Latest US jobs report shows 19% of people over 65 still work
Even as working late into life becomes increasingly common, low pay, health problems and age discrimination challenge those who work past the retirement age.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 11, 2017 -
BenefitsPro: 83% of employees want and would fully pay for voluntary benefits
Voluntary benefits can help employers defer some costs to employees but continue to provide the services they need.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 10, 2017 -
No Dodd-Frank repeal means companies on the hook for CEO pay ratio
A repeal bill has so far stalled, which means most companies have to comply now to meet the deadline.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 10, 2017 -
Report: Retirees adopting gig economy work
According to a CBS News report, 40% of workers between the ages of 53-64 are freelancing.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 6, 2017 -
DOL tip regs are invalid, appeals court says
The U.S. Supreme Court may soon weigh in on tip pooling practices.
By Kate Tornone • July 6, 2017 -
Judge agrees to hear GrubHub employee classification suit
The court's decision might provide much-needed clarity to the independent contractor debate.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 5, 2017 -
DOL wants to know: Should it halt the fiduciary rule?
Trump's secretary of labor has invited the public to send comments on possible delays and revisions.
By Kate Tornone • June 30, 2017 -
DOL abandons overtime rule, asks court to OK salary threshold concept
The federal government will no longer defend Obama-era regulations drastically expanding the number of workers eligible for overtime.
By Kate Tornone • June 30, 2017 -
Arizona's sick leave policy assumes certain employer actions are retaliatory
Litigators say employers who operate in the Copper State will want to tread carefully.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 30, 2017 -
UPS freezes pensions for 70,000 nonunion employees
The company cites funding volatility and longer life spans as reasons for replacing its traditional pension plan with a 401k.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 30, 2017 -
WCRI: Prescribed opioid use down in most states studied, but up in others
Employers cite workers' comp costs as among their biggest expenses. Opioid use and possible addiction among WC claimants could spike treatment costs.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 29, 2017 -
Microsoft grants caregivers 4 weeks of paid leave
Caregiving often forces employees to reduce their hours, take leave or quit.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 29, 2017 -
Women who refuse to disclose salary history more likely to be paid less
Surprisingly, only 23% of employees refused to give their salary history information when asked, a PayScale survey shows.
By Ryan Golden , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 29, 2017 -
Report: Many employers unprepared for 2018 open enrollment
An Employee Benefits Adviser (EBA) study reported an all-time high number of red flags.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 28, 2017 -
In the midst of healthcare uncertainty, employers must view benefits broadly
No need to wait on the new Congressional health plan — employers can offer a breadth of benefits now to keep employees engaged and healthy.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 27, 2017 -
New study claims large minimum wage increases hurt poorest Americans
The new research, which is not yet peer-reviewed, contradicts previous theories that minimum wage increases are beneficial for workers and reveals complexities in the economic impact of wages.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 27, 2017 -
Industry group asks DOL to allow digital benefits disclosures
At employers' urging, DOL may enter the digital age.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 27, 2017 -
Some private sector employers considering benefits for independent workers
Wage protections and benefits for contract workers are on lawmakers' agenda, too, but are not yet a high priority.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 26, 2017 -
Millennials are paying more attention to insurance brands
The results from the Harris Poll may point to why voluntary benefits packages are seeing growth among younger workers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 26, 2017