Portland, OR to vote on fining CEOs for excessive pay

San Francisco is also reportedly looking at a similar rule.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 31, 2016

Employees' maximum 401k contributions to stay the same but rise for employers in 2017

The IRS announced next year’s maximum contribution rates in Notice 2016-62 on Oct. 27.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 31, 2016

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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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Healthcare coverage might not include high-tech breast cancer screenings

3-D mammograms are recommended, but gaps in insurance coverage may prevent some women from obtaining them.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 28, 2016

Entrepreneur group pushes back on 25% ACA health premium increase

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced an increase in silver-level healthcare premiums for next year, which may impact SMBs.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 26, 2016

Is an outdated HRMS blocking benefits access from employees?

18% of workers in global companies aren’t happy with the way they access and enroll in their companies’ benefits plans, according to a new study by Thomson Online Benefits.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 26, 2016

Twitter could eliminate another 8% of its workforce

The company's strategy of compensating employees with stock options is making it harder to attract new talent, too.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 26, 2016

AARP sues the EEOC over new wellness incentive rules

The advocacy group expressed concern that wellness program incentives may be too onerous for some employees.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 25, 2016

KY supreme court strikes down Louisville minimum wage law

It's just one example of an issue that has been developing across the nation, and how some states are coming to terms with it.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 24, 2016

Nearly half of US parents would accept family benefits instead of more pay

First-time parents may be unsure about the effect of parenthood on relationships with their employers.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 21, 2016

Honeywell case reveals potential issues with eliminating retiree benefits

The company is now facing class-action complaints over the termination of its retirement health benefits.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 21, 2016

SEC offers guidance on pay-ratio disclosure rule

Companies will have some leeway in calculating median employee pay.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 21, 2016

Why employers should pay attention to Glassdoor's new pay transparency tool

Know Your Worth combines personal information, like location and work experience, with market data to evaluate your current salary.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 20, 2016

CDHP adoption jumps 22%, but are offering employers fewer savings

The plans still offer 3.5% in savings compared to other plans, but last year they offered 5.6% in savings.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 20, 2016

Twitter's not-so-high-flying stock could bring employees down with it

It's a glimpse of a benefits plan gone (potentially) wrong.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 19, 2016

Employers preparing to 'fall back' must consider scheduling

Daylight Savings Time is coming, leading to its usual set of wage and hour concerns.

By Deborah Barrington • Oct. 19, 2016

Survey: 53% of employers say top goal of pay planning is to retain top talent

The optimistic survey points out the growing importance of pay transparency.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 19, 2016

HealthMine survey could explain low participation rates in employee wellness programs

Many consumers will not change the way they manage their health, even if it's costing them more. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Oct. 18, 2016

Millennial women need to save more than men for retirement readiness

But they are already at a disadvantage due to issues with family leave and pay inequality.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 17, 2016

With 4-decade low jobless claims, employers turn to inclusive benefits

The four week average for jobless claims is at its lowest point since 1973.

By Deborah Barrington • Oct. 14, 2016

Is your workplace equipped to help employees with cancer?

October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time for employers to familiarize themselves with important guidelines and provisions.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 13, 2016

'Unsick Day:' How one digital health platform is pushing preventive healthcare

Zocdoc's survey revealed that many employees don't feel free to take a day off to go to the doctor before issues come up.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 13, 2016

'Gap insurance' for healthcare grows in popularity

More employers offer the policies as an option to cover growing healthcare deductibles.

By Randy Lilleston • Oct. 12, 2016

Penn joins colleges offering tax-free bike benefits

The $20-per-month tax-free offering is paid entirely by employers under federal law.

By Randy Lilleston • Oct. 12, 2016

Why some companies are still struggling with wellness programs

While many employees simply are not aware they exist, others feel their companies put barriers in place to accessing the programs at all.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 12, 2016

SHRM: Dads receive less PTO than new moms, reinforcing gender roles

Fathers are also less likely to take the time they are given due to work pressures.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 11, 2016