Comp & Benefits: Page 100
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The final nail in the coffin? Overtime rule is 'invalid,' court says
A federal judge has determined that DOL didn't have the authority to increase the FLSA's overtime salary threshold so drastically.
By Kate Tornone • Aug. 31, 2017 -
Computer science ranked highest paying field of study in the US
The major boasts a median total compensation of $92,300, a LinkedIn analysis found. Tech positions also ranked among the highest-paying entry- and mid-level jobs.
By Justine Brown • Aug. 31, 2017 -
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TrendlineA deep dive into financial wellness
Employee financial wellness may trending upward — but workers are still hoping for help from employers.
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5 ways states are picking up Congress' legislative slack, according to Paychex
While federal lawmakers focus on tax reform and the federal budget, states and municipalities are busy addressing employee pay, leave and other issues.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 31, 2017 -
DOL proposes fiduciary rule delay, opens 15-day comment period
The agency is moving quickly to put the rule off until at least 2019.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 31, 2017 -
EEOC sues Estée Lauder for denying dads equal parental leave
EEOC says the cosmetic corporation's benefits — which include only 2 'bonding weeks' for new dads compared to 6 such weeks for new moms — amounts to sex discrimination.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 31, 2017 -
Only 27% of employees give HR an 'A' on open enrollment
The survey also found that 50% of employees want more time to select benefits.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 30, 2017 -
When medical leave runs out, don't forget the ADA, feds say
An EEOC lawsuit illustrates why employers may need to grant workers more leave than the FMLA or other laws require.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kate Tornone • Aug. 30, 2017 -
Illinois governor vetoes salary history bill
Several states and cities have enacted laws prohibiting employers from asking applicants about their salary history, but Illinois may not be joining that list.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 30, 2017 -
White House blocks EEO-1 pay reporting requirements
Employers will not have to collect and report compensation data — for now.
By Kate Tornone • Aug. 30, 2017 -
Hurricane Harvey raises FLSA, FMLA questions
Federal employment laws don't go away during disasters, so employers need contingency plans for compliance.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kate Tornone • Aug. 29, 2017 -
3 out of 4 of employees work during vacation, despite knowing they don't have to
Half of employees don't feel like they should be working during vacation — but most do anyway.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 29, 2017 -
Companies sue Blue Cross Blue Shield for allegedly charging hidden fees
One employer, Williams Chevrolet Inc., said it sent money to BCBS to pay employees' healthcare claims, but the insurer also skimmed administrative fees to pay claims.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 28, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How to raise your employees' benefits IQ before open enrollment
Running a successful benefits program requires consistent, effective communication with helpful third-party services.
By Riia O'Donnell • Aug. 28, 2017 -
78% of US workers are just getting by between paychecks, says study
Workers of all salaries are also struggling with debt and other financial problems, pointing to the need for financial wellness education.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 25, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Resource Actions: On Game of Thrones and the little things
When handled properly, dragons, fantasy sports and chat rooms are the small things that can add a lot to your employer brand.
By Kathryn Moody , Ryan Golden • Aug. 25, 2017 -
Aon: 2018 may bring highest healthcare cost hikes for employers in 3 years
The firm predicts average healthcare costs will cross the $5,000 mark in 2018.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 24, 2017 -
TIAA to offer in vitro fertility benefits for female couples
The financial advisory firm joins the 57% of employers offering fertility benefits, but with an increased focus on LGBT employees.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 24, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Can data solve employers' compensation headache?
As employers tackle pay equity, data has revealed some answers — and some companies' dirty laundry.
By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 24, 2017 -
When it comes to health benefits, small businesses are keeping up with big companies
The difference between big and small companies' portion of healthcare cost-sharing is only 5.3%.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 23, 2017 -
No FLSA 'fluctuating workweek' for some workers in CT, court says
Employers in the state can no longer use the FWW method of calculating overtime for commission-based retail employees, but that may be just the beginning.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 23, 2017 -
CIOs say salary demands are top barrier in hiring tech talent
Another key complaint is both CIOs and job seekers say the hiring process takes too long, which could cause a candidate to lose interest.
By Justine Brown • Aug. 23, 2017 -
80% of companies aren't paying salespeople the right commissions
One study showed that 18% of employers don't report commission results to salespeople and that 47% are slow to process payments, sometimes taking more than four weeks.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 23, 2017 -
Judge orders EEOC to reconsider wellness rules, grants summary judgment
The decision is a surprising victory for AARP, but the fight over health information privacy isn't over yet.
By Ryan Golden • Aug. 22, 2017 -
Panda Restaurant Group serves up new language learning benefit
The parent of Panda Express will use an updated version of Rosetta Stone to deliver the voluntary benefit to its 30,000 employees.
By Tess Taylor • Aug. 22, 2017 -
Pew: Median H-1B worker pay higher than comparable US worker pay
The new statistics emphasize the growing need for training in STEM fields if American workers want to remain valuable.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 22, 2017
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