Comp & Benefits: Page 13


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    Ohio State reverses hundreds of workers’ raises after DOL’s overtime rule overturned

    Workers who received increased pay in November and December will revert to their original salary in January, the university said.

    By Dec. 3, 2024
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    Nearly a quarter of Americans are underinsured: report

    The vast majority of people who reported being underinsured received their coverage through their employers, according to a survey by the Commonwealth Fund.

    By Emily Olsen • Nov. 27, 2024
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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.

    By HR Dive staff
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    DOL: The cost of child care is more than rent in some U.S. counties

    In most counties, child care prices were high relative to family income, potentially pricing many families out of paid child care, the U.S. Department of Labor said.

    By Laurel Kalser • Nov. 26, 2024
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    Companies express ‘cautious optimism’ about executive compensation for 2025

    Most leaders and HR pros expect to provide the same or higher salary increases as they did in 2024, according to Pearl Meyer.

    By Carolyn Crist • Nov. 25, 2024
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    Healthcare costs are going to increase by double digits — again, per WTW

    While some factors are out of employers’ control, it’s up to companies to balance rising costs with budget expectations, experts said.

    By Nov. 21, 2024
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    1 in 5 workers would turn down a job without unlimited PTO, survey finds

    Only 16% of employees reported having unlimited paid time off, the survey said.

    By Nov. 21, 2024
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    GLP-1 drug coverage for obesity making inroads with large employers: Mercer

    In 2024, coverage for obesity drugs increased to 44% among employers with 500 or more workers, compared to 41% last year, a new survey found.

    By Nov. 20, 2024
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    Feds fine logistics company for failing to include bonuses in workers’ overtime rates

    Overtime miscalculations are among the most common violations found in U.S. Department of Labor investigations, an official said Nov. 15.

    By Nov. 18, 2024
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    The employer’s dilemma solved: Our iPhone moment is here

    How benefit leaders can solve for rising healthcare costs and declining outcomes with generative AI.

    By Philia Swam, Senior Director, Total Rewards, Transcarent • Nov. 18, 2024
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    No link between telehealth and low-value services in primary care: study

    The findings may alleviate concerns that virtual care could increase unnecessary or wasteful services.

    By Emily Olsen • Nov. 14, 2024
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    Photoroom’s CEO says training workers on salary negotiation pays off

    The training goes a long way toward pay equity because it helps level the playing field for workers, Photoroom’s CEO and co-founder said.

    By Nov. 14, 2024
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    Wall Street bonuses expected to grow across all sectors, consultant finds

    Investment banking debt underwriters could see a surge in annual payouts up to 35% due to revenues booming on debt issuance growth, a report published by Johnson Associates said.

    By Rajashree Chakravarty • Nov. 12, 2024
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    The workforce is aging. Here’s how tailored benefit packages can make a difference.

    Providing benefits that factor in age and individual needs are key to productivity, according to a report by Bank of America and the Global Council on Aging.

    By Laurel Kalser • Nov. 12, 2024
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    5th Circuit dismisses Cargill employee’s Kronos hack, discrimination claims

    The decision is also a victory for UKG, whom the employee sued separately for privacy violation allegations stemming from a 2021 ransomware attack.

    By Nov. 8, 2024
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    Voters sign off on minimum wage increases, paid leave initiatives on Election Day

    Workplace issues featured in at least a dozen statewide races, and the results create an even more complex HR landscape.

    By Nov. 8, 2024
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    Women’s health benefit use leads to fewer missed workdays, analysis shows

    Mental health benefits, followed by reproductive health services and maternity care all helped reduce absences for women at work.

    By Carolyn Crist • Nov. 8, 2024
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    This week in 5 numbers: Generation Z wants job stability, but their managers are stressed

    Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how many leaders have considered quitting over the burden of managing Gen Z.

    By Nov. 7, 2024
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    SCOTUS appears open to employer’s interpretation of FLSA overtime evidence standard

    The outcome could affect how future overtime eligibility disputes are resolved, an attorney told HR Dive.

    By Nov. 7, 2024
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    Consumers are tired of ‘tipflation.’ Should employers reconsider their compensation approach?

    Donald Trump vowed to end taxes on tips, which workers may welcome. Still, “tipflation” woes suggest employers should re-think their pay strategy.

    By Nov. 7, 2024
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    ‘Pawternity’ leave: Paid sick leave to care for pets could be on the horizon

    New York City’s paid pet leave proposal could open up a larger conversation on employee benefits and flexible workplaces, a law firm partner said.

    By Nov. 7, 2024
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    Aetna launched a copay-only health plan. What could it mean for benefits teams?

    Alternative plan designs are a potentially attractive solution to rising costs, but implementing them can be a disruptive process, a source told HR Dive.

    By Nov. 6, 2024
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    Liberty Mutual introduces paid leave for military spouses to support moves

    The company cited data from the Military Family Advisory Network showing that military families move every two and a half years on average.

    By Nov. 6, 2024
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    IRS increases 401(k) annual cap to $23,500 for 2025

    The update coincides with a record rate of retirement savings among 401(k) participants, according to a recent Vanguard report.

    By Nov. 4, 2024
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    Average salary increases are sloping downward, survey shows

    More companies returned to the “typical” salary increase range of 3% to 3.9% in 2024, Salary.com found.

    By Nov. 1, 2024
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    Feds tag repeat overtime pay offender a third time, clawing back more than $145K

    Employers face potential reprisals when they fail to comply with Fair Labor Standards Act requirements, and those penalties multiply for repeat violations.

    By Nov. 1, 2024