Comp & Benefits: Page 105
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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 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineInside the rapidly changing world of employee benefits
Healthcare costs are climbing and employee needs are changing. How can HR professionals adapt?
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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 -
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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The new research, which is not yet peer-reviewed, contradicts previous theories that minimum wage increases are beneficial for workers and reveals complexities in the economic impact of wages.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 -
A majority of employees would exercise at work if their employer had a gym
People ages 18 to 29 (42.3%) would like in-office exercising more than any other age group, pointing to millennial and Gen Z interest in wellness programs.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 23, 2017 -
Telecommuting grew by 115% in 10-year span, another study says
Although most employees would likely benefit from the flexibility telecommuting offers, higher-paid workers appear to receive the benefit more often.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 23, 2017 -
Unemployment for workers with a disability remains at 10.5%
According to BLS data, unemployment rates in 2016 were higher for persons with a disability than general unemployment stats show. HR departments have work to do to attract more diverse candidates and create a more inclusive workplace.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 22, 2017 -
US and Canadian workers view vacation very differently, survey shows
While on vacation 68% of Canadian workers say they won't work, but 23% of U.S. employees say they will work for 30 minutes a day and nearly half monitor emails.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 22, 2017 -
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Valuable benefits help retain the right employees
Retention is a fast-growing concern among American businesses, with 46% of companies now listing it as a top priority.
June 20, 2017 -
Study: 63% of employees say they would turn down jobs without PTO
Generous PTO policies may be an overlooked recruiting tool for employers, despite employees not using all the time they are offered.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 20, 2017 -
HSA changes in GOP health plan could mean incentives for employers
As more employers offer them, the government seems to want to improve access in turn.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 20, 2017 -
Father sues JPMorgan for being denied primary caregiver status for parental leave
The terms "primary and secondary caregivers" are supposed to be gender neutral. But are they enacted as such in practice?
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 19, 2017 -
Employers say they'd keep popular ACA benefits if law is repealed
A change in benefits is often perceived by employees as a loss. To avoid that outcome, employers may keep to the status quo.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 19, 2017 -
Up to 30% of vacationers stay connected to the office, and that's a problem
Notably, 43% of American workers said they don’t take a vacation because they can’t afford it, meaning burnout is a real risk.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 16, 2017 -
Prudential: Women's 401k account savings are one-third lower than men's
Women trail men in retirement savings partly due to expectations they will be default caregivers, forcing them to leave the workforce.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 16, 2017 -
A growing number of gig workers now earn six-figure incomes
But full-time jobs plummeted to the tune of 700,000 workers, according to a new MBO Partners study.
By Ryan Golden , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 16, 2017 -
Mastercard extends its bereavement leave to 20 days
Inspired by Facebook's extension, the credit card company made changes to fit its global employee base.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 15, 2017
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