Oregon is the latest state to sign pay equity into law

But if local employers can demonstrate that they've done two things, the bill's provisions do give them some reprieve from accusations.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 5, 2017

Walmart employees accuse company of penalizing them for taking sick days

The claims closely follow allegations that the retail giant discriminated wrongfully against pregnant and nursing employees.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 5, 2017

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Top trends in total rewards

Trends in total rewards strategies continue to shift in response to the market, employee demands and even advances in technology.

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Judge throws out lawsuit against Philadelphia pay equity law

A federal judge ruled against the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, writing that it failed to show the law would harm any one of its constituent members.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 2, 2017

Report: Female S&P 500 CEOs outrank their male counterparts in compensation

Additionally, women hold three of the 10 highest paid CEO positions at S&P 500 companies.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 2, 2017

Hourly employers challenged by evolving workplace laws and retention

Part-time workers are a growing segment of the workforce and a bigger challenge for the employers who hire them.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 2, 2017

Study: 51% of remote workers suffer work-related health problems

Those that work from home have 10% more work-related health afflictions than office workers, a poll shows.

By Ryan Golden , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 31, 2017

As e-commerce disrupts retail, it could be giving workers more jobs, better wages

Distribution centers and fulfillment centers have grown in number, contributing to the nearly 400,000 e-commerce jobs added nationwide since 2007.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 31, 2017

Study: 71% of employees don't ask for more money

Reticent employees could make strategizing for salary negotiations even harder as more localities consider laws banning discussion of salary history.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 26, 2017

Women CIOs outpaced their male counterparts for pay raises in 2016

It's good news for women in tech, but the study also showed women only hold 9% of IT leadership positions worldwide.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 25, 2017

Uber to pay New York drivers millions after miscalculating commissions

Advocates for local drivers allege the company is guilty of wage theft.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 25, 2017

Acosta announces fiduciary rule will not be delayed beyond June 9

House Republicans asked Acosta to act on the fiduciary rule, and he did — but perhaps not as they expected.

By Kathryn Moody • May 24, 2017

Business groups ask Congress to end pay reporting rule

The rule doesn't go into effect until March 2018, but under a new administration that opposes regulation, rule opponents are lobbying hard to end it.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 24, 2017

Study: Millennials are happier, more knowledgeable about health plans than older workers

The results make sense given millennials' preference for high deductible plans that require hands-on management.

By Ryan Golden , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 23, 2017

Some gig employers want to hire full-time workers with benefits

Business owners tout the reverse trend as a more effective way to build both trust with customers and reliability among staff.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 23, 2017

Etsy's employee perks did not sit well with investors

After the online marketplace company went public, its office weaving looms, composting program and related perks were put on the chopping block.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 22, 2017

Anthem: 35% of millennials turned down job offers due to inadequate benefits

Employers might offer desirable benefits such as fitness classes or pet insurance, but money remains the number one stressor.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 22, 2017

Trump's latest budget proposal includes paid family leave mandate

The budget makes provisions for six weeks of paid family leave for both mothers and fathers.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 22, 2017

Nearly half of workers in CareerBuilder poll blame excess weight on their sedentary jobs

25% of workers polled have access to wellness programs, but 63% don’t use them.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 19, 2017

Facebook COO Sandberg's personal loss led to extended bereavement policy

Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg's decision to extend Facebook's bereavement policy has since encouraged other tech firms to do the same.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 19, 2017

New York is first US city to give gig workers legal protections

Less than a week after the city's Uber drivers formed a union, NYC signals another big step toward pro-labor policy for gig workers.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 17, 2017

75% of employees in a survey are very happy working for a small business

Employees at smaller businesses were more likely to feel like their contributions mattered to the company, but benefits remained a sticking point.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 16, 2017

Transgender library worker wins settlement over denied surgery

The library's insurer, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, originally refused to cover the cost of surgery.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 16, 2017

Telecommuters may be losing out on promotions

Research suggests remote workers' career advancement may suffer due to lower visibility and unfavorable perceptions about what makes a good manager.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 16, 2017

27% of workers change jobs each year with 'me-focused' mindset

Employees want immediate advancement and will accept less money for greater opportunities, one study shows.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 15, 2017

New York City signs equal pay law to help close gender pay gap

The city's pay equity law has so far survived despite struggles faced by similar laws in other localities.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 15, 2017