11.8 million workers to see minimum wage increase in coming year

Fight for $15 minimum wage victories are expected to continue into 2017 and 2018.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 22, 2016

DC council votes in favor of paid family leave proposal

Two council members proposed a different form of the bill that would add a tax credit to help smaller businesses, but that version did not pass.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 21, 2016

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Inside the rapidly changing world of employee benefits

Healthcare costs are climbing and employee needs are changing. How can HR professionals adapt?

By HR Dive staff

Injured USPS worker, called 'fraud' by manager, loses FMLA retaliation case

The court's ruling centered on the fact that the employee tried to claim worker's comp. first — not medical leave.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 21, 2016

Apple Watch offers new resources for corporate wellness programs

Now Apple has a microsite to help companies launch their own wellness programs.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 21, 2016

Maine Gov. puts 3-week hold on new wage increases for tipped workers

Maine employers get temporary reprieve, but the delay also leaves open the possibility of legislation against the increases.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 20, 2016

Pew: Majority of consumers don't pay extra to support employee-friendly businesses

A significant number of study respondents (67%) wanted to support pro-employee businesses, but couldn’t justify the extra cost of patronizing them.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 20, 2016

When is allowing dogs in the workplace barking up the wrong tree?

Bringing pets to work is not just a cute perk. The ADA sets clear guidelines for dogs trained as either emotional support or disability service animals.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 20, 2016

Ford workers sue Xerox HR Solutions for alleged overcharges in retirement plan

Ford workers paid $5.79 million in fees for investment advice and are suing their plan record-keeper for taking an apparent 30% cut.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 20, 2016

Paid holidays aren't mandatory, but few employers like being Scrooge

Working a holiday without bonus pay is only unlawful if an employee has worked more than 40 hours that week, but many employers make up the difference anyway.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 20, 2016

2017 CA laws: All-gender restrooms, wage increases, expanded pay equity among new regs

Will the rest of the nation follow California's 2017 workplace rules?

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 19, 2016

DOL intensifies investigations of mental health care compliance

Complying with the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act focuses on two categories of care: quantitative and nonquantitative.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 19, 2016

SEIU brokers $15/hr minimum wage victory for thousands of NJ, NY airport workers

SEIU is a backer of the Fight for 15 movement. The deal signals the group's latest victory.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 19, 2016

Portland, OR, is first US city to tax CEOs making 100+ times workers' pay

CEOs who make 250 times more than their workers must pay an additional 25%.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 16, 2016

73% of employees want to talk benefits with people, not apps

Similar results in this study showed up across generation, and even a majority of those with chronic conditions preferred in-person discussions.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 15, 2016

Why ageism is the most 'acceptable' form of workplace discrimination

Not that any form of discrimination is acceptable, but claims of ageism face an uphill battle, in most cases being indistinguishable from pay issues.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 15, 2016

Obama signs Cures Act, expanding small business healthcare options

The law will allow companies with less than 50 employees to use HRAs to fund nongroup plans and pay for some out-of-pocket costs. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 14, 2016

Postmates to pay 2-plus years of workers' comp in independent contract dispute

A few couriers experienced on-the-job injuries and filed workers’ comp claims, which triggered a state audit. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 14, 2016

Should evaluations include talk about performance and pay?

Experts disagree about whether pay should be discussed during an employee's performance review.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 14, 2016

American Express to offer employees 20 weeks of paid parental leave

Amex’s improved paid leave benefit also includes $35,000 for fertility treatment.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 13, 2016

Workers' comp may cover mental stress, PTSD, says law firm

But mental stress caused by work will be harder to prove under current laws in most jurisdictions.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 12, 2016

71% of survey respondents failed 401k IQ in the workplace test

Only 24% could explain a mutual fund and only 40% knew how much of their pay they would need to save to live comfortably in retirement.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 9, 2016

Multiple 2016 workplace studies give thumbs up to flexible work programs

Highlights of 2016 research include improved worker happiness among telecommuters.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 9, 2016

CA Fair Pay Act still befuddles employers a year later

California businesses haven't quite figured out how to deal with substantially similar positions or adjust wages.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 9, 2016

Startup's benefits package offers dinner delivery, night nurses for new parents

In its bid to compete with larger players in the tech industry, Seattle-based startup Outreach says it's investing in employees' work-life balance.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 8, 2016

DC's generous paid family leave policy for area workers passes first hurdle

The final vote on D.C.’s expanded paid family leave policy is scheduled for Dec. 20.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 8, 2016