Comp & Benefits: Page 14


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    LGBTQ+ workers face a substantial pay gap, Glassdoor says

    Unadjusted, the gap is similar to the pay gap between men and women, though LGBTQ+ workers are disproportionately represented in some industries. 

    By June 4, 2024
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    Back to Basics: What to do when salaried employees fall below the new overtime threshold

    There is more to the decision-making process than employers may realize, especially with future increases and litigation on the horizon, attorneys said.

    By June 3, 2024
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    Trendline

    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
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    Worker location factors into pay decisions at roughly half of employers, Payscale report shows

    Among the strategies, nearly a quarter of survey respondents told Payscale they use geographic differentials or pay zones to manage pay by location.

    By Laurel Kalser • June 3, 2024
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    5 stories on supporting workers financially — beyond salary

    Pay can only go so far in keeping talent on board amid a “permacrisis,” one survey noted.

    By May 29, 2024
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    South Carolina embraces new EWA law

    South Carolina became the fifth state to enact a law regulating earned wage access providers on May 21, but it doesn’t subject them to lending laws.

    By Lynne Marek • May 28, 2024
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    4-day workweek is the top additional benefit employees want, Bank of America report finds

    Respondents to a survey from BofA also said better compensation was the top reason they’d consider leaving their company.

    By May 28, 2024
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    US workers say they’re satisfied with their PTO but still don’t exhaust it

    Heavy workload is one of the most common reasons behind unused time off in recent research.

    By May 24, 2024
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    ‘Almost no’ remote or hybrid jobs exist for top earners, research shows

    Job listings allowing high-earning employees to work remotely fell 60% in the past year, and ones permitting hybrid work plunged 95%, job site Ladders found.

    By May 22, 2024
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    Kroger cuts CEO’s pay as company’s performance weakens

    Rodney McMullen’s compensation in fiscal year 2023 fell by $3.5 million, to $15.7 million, largely due to a sharply lower bonus.

    By Sam Silverstein • May 22, 2024
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    Rocket Mortgage inks $3.5M overtime pay settlement with bankers

    Plaintiffs alleged in their 2023 lawsuit that the lender improperly calculated their regular rate of pay.

    By May 22, 2024
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    6 stories on how DEI leaders are holding organizations accountable

    While compensation plays a big role, it is not the only lever that organizations can pull to keep leaders accountable for DEI progress.

    By May 22, 2024
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    QBE North America launches 12 weeks’ paid parental leave, available to workers from their first day on the job

    The program offers leave for various circumstances around family growth, whether adoption, birth, fostering or surrogacy.

    By Carolyn Crist • May 17, 2024
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    How 6 chains are reacting to California’s minimum wage law

    Brands like Jack in the Box, Shake Shack and Chipotle have raised prices to help offset labor costs incurred following the $20 hourly wage.

    By Julie Littman • May 16, 2024
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    Employer health plans paid hospitals 254% of what Medicare paid in 2022, report finds

    Several factors may explain the gap, according to Rand Corp., such as provider consolidation and the type of facility in which care is provided.

    By May 16, 2024
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    On-demand pay could create wage violations, Connecticut cautions employers

    The warning comes as states and the federal government weigh options for regulating earned wage access products.

    By May 15, 2024
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    Feds boost HSA contribution caps for 2025

    The IRS published its annual inflation adjustments for high-deductible health plan regulations Thursday.

    By May 10, 2024
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    Building, facilities workers mobilize nationwide for better wages, benefits

    From New York City to Los Angeles, workers are rallying for higher wages and improved conditions, threatening strikes if demands aren’t met. 

    By Nish Amarnath • May 10, 2024
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    Garden leave could add value as noncompete alternative

    Paying outgoing employees to remain as a resource while a replacement gets up to speed could gain currency as companies seek new ways to protect their interests.

    By Robert Freedman • May 9, 2024
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    Meijer expands military leave benefits

    The company’s new offerings mirror steps other employers have taken to specialize benefits for military personnel and veterans.

    By May 9, 2024
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    More companies are tying ESG metrics to executive compensation: WTW

    Despite political blowback in the U.S., companies are increasingly incorporating ESG metrics into performance measures, according to the insurance services provider.

    By Suman Bhattacharyya • May 9, 2024
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    Employees say they expect employers to invest in their well-being

    But as employee well-being rates stagnate, employers may need a new approach to boost productivity and retention, The Conference Board said.

    By Carolyn Crist • May 6, 2024
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    3 benefits driving ‘material change’ in workers’ finances this year

    Workplace financial benefits evolve in 2024, expanding beyond education to meet employees' demands for greater support.

    May 6, 2024
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    Identity of HR 2024

    Why ‘nontraditional’ benefits are on the rise and how HR can make them work

    Finding perks employees value is a top priority, sources said, but HR teams have to rely on several parts of the organization to find what sticks.

    By May 2, 2024
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    Companies cut salary budget increases to 3.6%, trim promotions: Mercer

    Employers’ plans to reduce salary increases align with data showing economic growth slowed to just 1.6% last quarter, far less than expected.

    By Jim Tyson • April 29, 2024
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    Offering housing assistance is more than a benefit, employers say

    Housing assistance programs not only help strengthen the community around the workplace, but can also serve as an attraction and retention tool.

    By April 25, 2024