A life planning account is the shiny new benefit on the block

The plans can be used to pay off mortgages, student loans and even gym memberships, though they may be too expensive for most employers.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 3, 2016

SAP to expand benefits for transgender workers

Only a small number of SAP workers are eligible for the new benefits, but the ROI on similar benefits tends to be fairly high. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 2, 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

Don't offer paid sick leave? Expect ill employees to show up

Nearly 1.5M U.S. employees go to work sick each week, but it doesn't have to be that way. Paid sick leave makes sense for employers, too. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 2, 2016

Wage and hour lawsuits more than quadruple in two decades

The five states with the highest number of lawsuits were Texas, California, Florida, New York and Pennsylvania.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 1, 2016

Jaguar Land Rover's lessons learned from HR cloud roadblocks

It's a warning for HR departments looking to upgrade their software: Beware the pitfalls of fragmented people data.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 31, 2016

DOL to issue conflict of interest fact sheet for retirement plans

As the Obama Administration prepares to exit, the DOL is moving quickly to clarify existing rules.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 31, 2016

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

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Is an outdated HRMS blocking benefits access from employees?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