Comp & Benefits
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5th Circuit signs off on DOL’s overtime salary basis test
The court’s decision may not be the last word on the issue, however, one attorney told HR Dive.
By Ryan Golden • Sept. 13, 2024 -
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3rd Circuit revives lawsuit against DOL’s home care wage-and-hour final rule
The agency argued that a lawsuit filed by several home care companies was barred by a federal statute of limitations, but the court disagreed, overturning a district court decision.
By Ryan Golden • Sept. 12, 2024 -
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TrendlineA deep dive into pay equity
How can HR address pay equity with all stakeholders in mind?
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Executive benefits key to retaining leaders, report finds
NFP’s data showed that only 29% of respondents said they fully understood their benefits, however.
By Ginger Christ • Sept. 12, 2024 -
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Salary budgets could grow at near-record pace for 2025
Despite a drop in hiring, employers told The Conference Board that elevated salaries will continue.
By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 12, 2024 -
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Bank of America boosts minimum hourly wage to $24
The move puts the Charlotte, North Carolina-based lender presumably one raise away from its long-held goal of lifting its pay floor to $25 per hour by next year.
By Dan Ennis • Sept. 11, 2024 -
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Biden administration finalizes rule raising mental health coverage standards for private plans
The rule gives additional teeth to an almost 16-year-old law meant to force health insurers to cover mental health and substance use benefits at the same level as physical healthcare.
By Rebecca Pifer • Sept. 10, 2024 -
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Pay increases at small businesses dip below 3% for the first time in years
The small business labor market — which can be a leading indicator for the broader market — shows signs of cooling, according to Paychex.
By Kate Tornone • Sept. 10, 2024 -
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Sponsored by AonEmpowering employees to make better health plan decisions
As U.S. employers balance costs with providing employees more value from their benefits, creating an open healthcare enrollment process that includes more choice and guidance can accomplish both goals.
By Amy Robbins, Benefit Experience Strategy Leader, Health Solutions, Aon and Alexandra Stirling, Benefit Experience Product Development Leader, Health Solutions, Aon • Sept. 9, 2024 -
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CFPB slammed with earned wage access commentary
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau asked for public feedback on its earned wage access rule proposal, and it got an earful.
By Lynne Marek • Sept. 6, 2024 -
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Middle class workers fear outliving their retirement savings, report finds
Those surveyed said they faced competing financial priorities, including paying off debt and covering basic living expenses.
By Ginger Christ • Sept. 5, 2024 -
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Aldi plans to raise pay, hire more than 13K new employees
The fast-growing discount grocer will raise its national average hourly pay for associates with starting wages for store and warehouse roles being raised to $18 and $23 per hour, respectively.
By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 5, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Commute with EnterpriseFrom pain to perk: How to change the conversation on commuting to the workplace
Mike Mangan, VP of Commute with Enterprise, discusses how to influence the conversation on commuting.
By Mike Mangan, Vice President of Commute with Enterprise • Sept. 3, 2024 -
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Stressed US parents need help from their employers, surgeon general says
Dr. Vivek Murthy published an advisory Wednesday calling on organizations to offer paid leave, managerial training and mental healthcare access.
By Ryan Golden • Aug. 29, 2024 -
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3 in 5 US workers report living paycheck to paycheck, survey finds
Similarly, 78% of employers said their workers are financially stressed, the report found.
By Ginger Christ • Aug. 28, 2024 -
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Fertility benefits are on the rise: report
Stakeholders have long emphasized the positive impact of such benefits on recruiting and retention.
By Emilie Shumway • Aug. 27, 2024 -
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5th Circuit tosses DOL’s tip credit final rule
The department’s “80/20” guidance for dual job workers is inconsistent with the Fair Labor Standards Act, the court held.
By Ryan Golden , Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Aug. 26, 2024 -
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Quiet vacations are making a splash — and may signal work-life imbalance
“The biggest problem for employers … is that their most engaged employees are more likely to work on vacation,” one expert said.
By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 26, 2024 -
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Sponsored by CalibrateBeyond diet and exercise: How effective weight loss management helps save on healthcare costs
Effective weight management is more than just medication. Learn how a comprehensive weight management solution can benefit your employees and your bottom line.
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ERISA turns 50 soon. Experts say its evolution isn’t over yet.
Originally aimed at securing private pension plans, the 1974 law has expanded to encompass other retirement plans as well as healthcare benefits.
By Ryan Golden • Aug. 26, 2024 -
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EWA providers crusade against CFPB rule proposal
Earned wage access providers that backed state laws friendly to the industry are preparing for a fight over the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s plan to treat such payments like loans.
By Lynne Marek • Aug. 22, 2024 -
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Weight loss drugs fuel large employers’ healthcare cost concerns for 2025, survey finds
More than half of employers in the Business Group on Health’s annual survey said GLP-1 drugs were impacting costs to a “very great” or “great” extent.
By Ryan Golden • Aug. 22, 2024 -
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44% of single parents miss out on job interviews because of scheduling conflicts, survey finds
Anticipated problems with scheduling have led nearly two-thirds of single parents to question if they should apply for jobs, a recent survey found.
By Ginger Christ • Aug. 21, 2024 -
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Column // Happy HourDo you pay employees for serving jury duty?
Federal law doesn’t require that employers provide paid time to workers who are summoned to serve.
By Ginger Christ • Aug. 21, 2024 -
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IRS details requirements for matching employee student loan payments
The new guidelines affect plan years that begin after Dec. 31.
By Kate Tornone • Aug. 20, 2024 -
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Sponsored by AONHelping employers navigate the rise in high-cost medical claims
A rapid rise in medical plan costs is being driven in part by high-cost claimants — a high-risk group that disproportionately accounts for a large amount of healthcare costs. Discover how predictive analytics and other strategies can help address this issue.
By Meghan Rausch, Vice President and Health Actuary, Health Solutions, Aon and Dr. Charles Smith, Chief Medical Officer, Aon • Aug. 19, 2024
