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Minimum-wage boosts only encourage more bots, researchers say
An analysis of U.S. census data reveals a troubling trend that reinforces the importance of training for employees in affected industries.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 21, 2017 -
DOL sues Macy's, alleging discriminatory smoking cessation plan
The agency says the retailer and subsidiaries of its insurers, Anthem and Cigna, failed to offer a reasonable alternative to the plan.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 21, 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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Apple employees are threatening to quit over the new open office plan
While they are the new hot trend, open offices are not for everybody. Just ask some Apple workers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 18, 2017 -
More employers want to help workers cope with depression
Mental health stigma is declining, but affected workers are still mum on their diagnoses.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 18, 2017 -
IRS to employers: Mind ACA reporting requirements, or pay up
For two years, the IRS has held off on enforcing reporting requirements. Now it's telling skeptical employers to be wary.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 17, 2017 -
Deep Dive
As opioids hit the workforce, employers are forced to improvise
The epidemic is destroying individuals and families. Now, it threatens American business.
By Riia O'Donnell • Aug. 17, 2017 -
A third of employers offer paid family leave, and more plan to do so soon
Myriad state and local leave laws, however, are likely causing compliance headaches.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 17, 2017 -
Average salary raises hold steady at 3% for yet another year
Top performers, however, can expect 4.5% average wage increases plus bonuses.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 15, 2017 -
HDHPs, vision care and same-sex healthcare benefits up in higher ed
Colleges are a unique microcosm of both long-term, tenured employment and hourly adjunct employment. How they cope with healthcare bears examination.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 14, 2017 -
Mandatory vacation might curb costly absenteeism among employees
One company is experimenting with mandatory vacation every seven weeks, even threatening "financial punishment" if employees try to work during time off.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 14, 2017 -
Wellness programs involving employee spouses more likely to see engagement
And since spouses generate one-third of employer healthcare costs, it pays to get them involved.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 11, 2017 -
Confusion between 'FMLA' and 'maternity leave' sends employer to trial
The employer never made clear that its maternity benefit — eight weeks of paid leave — would run concurrently with employees’ unpaid federal allotment.
By Kate Tornone • Aug. 11, 2017 -
DOL to delay remaining parts of fiduciary rule until July 2019
The 18-month extension could give the SEC a chance to weigh in, though some say this is another attempt at "death by delay."
By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 10, 2017 -
Walmart Academy raises questions over who benefits from training programs
Worker training and education is good for retention and, often, for workers. But if the programs are too company-focused, does that help workers in the long run?
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 10, 2017 -
Oregon becomes first state to require predictive scheduling
The new law's requirements apply to employers in the retail, hospitality and food service industries.
By Kate Tornone • Aug. 10, 2017 -
Large employer healthcare costs could exceed $14K per worker in 2018
Employers' share of that cost could be as much as 70%. But innovation in the healthcare industry isn't slowing down.
By Ryan Golden , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 9, 2017 -
Stop 'whining' about talent shortages and pay employees more, Fed official says
Will raising pay rates close the talent gap? A Federal Reserve official thinks so.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 9, 2017 -
4 ways to help workers prepare for retirement
"All About Retirement: An Employer Survey" found several steps employers can take to improve retirement security among workers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 8, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Are caregiving benefits the next silver bullet for retention?
It’s estimated that over 65 million people, nearly 30% of the U.S. population, cares for a family member. On average, they devote 20 hours per week to caregiving.
By Riia O'Donnell • Aug. 8, 2017 -
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At Trivago, employees don't have to come to work
Productivity is through the roof under Trivago's "stay home if you want" policy, according to its founder.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 8, 2017 -
Tyson Foods pays $5.8M in safety gear dispute
Employers continue to struggle with defining "compensable working time" under the FLSA.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 7, 2017 -
Deep Dive
When 'gigging' healthcare, providers must balance risk with cost
Independent contracting offers the promise of high-quality work at lower prices. But liability remains a thorn in the side of employers everywhere.
By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 7, 2017 -
Werk wants to help women find work flexibility without penalization
The woman-owned job board focuses specifically on women who may have been left out of workplace advancement due to caregiving responsibilities.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 7, 2017 -
Retirement balances are up — a sign that Americans are saving more
Economists have been warning about the perils of failing to save for retirement, and apparently workers are listening.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 4, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Predictive scheduling laws: Coming soon to a jurisdiction near you
The movement to make hourly workers' schedules fairer is still in its infancy, but big U.S. cities are already experimenting.
By Riia O'Donnell • Aug. 4, 2017
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