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Women's pay gap closed slightly from 79.6 cents to 80.5 cents on the dollar
The reason for the closed gap is not strides in pay fairness; it's because men earned less.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 14, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Understanding the rewards — and risks — of the modern retirement plan
As Americans plan for their retirement, recently enacted changes to related laws could impact employer-sponsored plans.
By Riia O'Donnell • Sept. 14, 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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How many wellness perks are too many?
Free meals, personal trainers and other perks are hard to turn down, but employee participation in such programs casts strong doubt on ROI.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 14, 2017 -
EEOC: Vacating workplace wellness rules would cause turmoil for employers
A judge recently sided with AARP over the rules, but EEOC warns that getting rid of them now could cause major headaches later.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 14, 2017 -
Pizza Hut denounces manager's Hurricane Irma attendance warning
Written and well-communicated disaster plans are crucial for both employers and employees.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 13, 2017 -
NYT: Women at Google paid less than men at nearly all levels, employees' data shows
Google officials said that the salary data omits factors like job role and tenure that account for pay differences, but the differences persist across both static and variable pay.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 12, 2017 -
Sponsored by Fitbit Inc.
Critical knowledge you'll master after Fitbit Captivate
Workplace wellness is no longer a nice-to-have. Business leaders know that happy, healthy employees are critical to organizational success, and it all begins with wellness.
Sept. 12, 2017 -
While candidates want more remote work, employers aren't entirely sold
Recruiters and employers report that candidates are increasingly asking for remote work options.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 11, 2017 -
Black men earn 70 cents for every dollar white men earn, new study shows
The gap has both lingered and widened over time, leading economists to say it isn't likely to close anytime soon.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 11, 2017 -
Report: GOP senators joining Democrats to repair ACA
It's unclear exactly what such a compromise would mean for employers, but the effort could help stabilize the individual market.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 8, 2017 -
Not disclosing past salary hurts women candidates, study finds
It's a no-win situation for women, since basing pay on past salaries can entrench old biases.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 8, 2017 -
Worker confidence slipped to 12-month low in Q1 2017
Wage stagnation and a lack of belief in opportunities for advancement are potential causes.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 7, 2017 -
Trump names state employment agency director to head wage and hour division
The wait is not over for compliance officers, as a backlog of appointees may delay the process.
By Ryan Golden • Sept. 7, 2017 -
DOJ ends defense of controversial overtime rule
The era of the Obama overtime rule is essentially over — but that doesn't mean overtime changes aren't on the horizon.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 7, 2017 -
Sponsored by Fitbit
How to turn wellness trends into action items
An increasing number of organizations are including employee well-being as part of their overall business strategy.
Sept. 7, 2017 -
Study: 85% of companies say wellness programs bolster employee engagement
A focus on holistic wellness goes a long way in keeping employees productive and in the office.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 6, 2017 -
NLRB orders Tesla to respond to allegations of unfair labor practices
CEO Elon Musk called complaints against the company "outright false." But since the allegations of unfair practices surfaced, Tesla has shaken up its HR leadership.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 6, 2017 -
US women's workforce participation declined 3% since 2000
An op-ed in The New York Times blames a lack of federal paid leave and lack of access to flexible work arrangements, among other trends.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 6, 2017 -
NLRB charges against NYC cleaning service with worker misclassification
Handy's workers are charging the company with violating wage and hour laws and jeopardizing their rights by forcing them to settle disputes through arbitration instead of the courts.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 6, 2017 -
Robert Half: Candidates want more than cash from a job offer
Money is still vital in today's job market, but not the sole driver that seals the deal.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 5, 2017 -
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 -
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
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