To retire, workers believe they need $1.27M saved

While readiness is improving, a disparity still exists between what workers think they will need to retire and what they’ve actually saved, according to Northwest Mutual.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 3, 2023

Payscale: Most companies plan 3.8% employee raises for 2024

The new normal in compensation increases could be 3.5%-4%, a Payscale pay strategist said.

By Ginger Christ • July 27, 2023

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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

Walmart partners with Khan Academy on financial literacy course for employees

The free virtual course includes training on personal finance skills and financial wellness, which have been in demand by employees generally.

By Carolyn Crist • July 27, 2023

Government watchdog calls out DOL on 403(b) guidance

The U.S. Government Accountability Office “found that DOL's website contains little educational material specific to 403(b) plans.”

By Caroline Colvin • July 25, 2023

Biden administration cracks down on payers over mental health coverage

The HHS and Treasury and Labor departments announced a new proposed rule on Tuesday that requires health insurers to analyze patient outcomes to ensure their benefits are administered equally.

By Rebecca Pifer • July 25, 2023

Payscale: Most US employers support a federal minimum wage hike

Minimum wage discussions may come to the forefront again during next year’s presidential campaign.

By Carolyn Crist • July 25, 2023

Buc-ee’s has been advertising how much it pays its staff. It’s a lot.

In numerous social media posts in recent months, customers and employees of the popular retailer have shared its salaries and hourly wages.

By Brett Dworski • July 24, 2023

DOL continues crackdown on overtime violations, illegal deductions

The Wage and Hour Division ruled that Bellinger Parts Group will pay 20 workers at six South Carolina Napa Auto Parts stores $66,322 in back wages.

By Caroline Colvin • July 24, 2023

Teamsters call off Yellow strike at 11th hour

The Central States Pension Fund granted the LTL carrier another 30 days to make $50 million in pension and benefit payments.

By Colin Campbell • July 24, 2023

Investment firm to pay $124M to settle 401(k) plan mismanagement allegations

The U.S. Department of Labor joined other parties in suing Ruane, Cunniff & Goldfarb Inc. in 2019.

By Ryan Golden • July 20, 2023

Workers still aren’t using their mental health benefits

The desire for employer-sponsored mental health benefits remains. So does the lack of understanding and access.

By Caroline Colvin • July 20, 2023

Enrollment in Meijer’s education benefits ‘doubled’ since becoming tuition free

Education benefits strategy has evolved in recent years, experts previously said, with many shifting to a direct billing model to ease access for employees.

By Kathryn Moody • July 20, 2023

Employee attraction and retention efforts need more emotional intelligence, study shows

The Integrated Benefits Institute report comes as employers still struggle with expensive turnover.

By Carolyn Crist • July 20, 2023

Tyson Foods to subsidize employees’ child care at new facility

The new child care site will offer care to more than 100 children, reflecting ongoing efforts by employers to offer more holistic benefits to workers.

By Ginger Christ • July 19, 2023

How incomplete benefits packages ‘rob’ workplaces of talent

A potentially underrated benefits strategy: Employers can identify which factors are driving women from the workforce and seek to retain them accordingly.

By Caroline Colvin • July 18, 2023

Overtime rule arrives at White House, set to undergo review

The Department of Labor said last month it was targeting an August publication date for a proposal to update its FLSA overtime regulations.

By Ryan Golden • July 14, 2023

Kraft Heinz sues Aetna, says insurer breached ERISA fiduciary duties

Aetna wrongly retained millions in undisclosed fees and paid provider claims “that should have never been paid,” according to the lawsuit filed in a Texas federal court.

By Ryan Golden • July 13, 2023

WTW: Despite looming recession, pay raises still on the horizon for 2024

“While we are seeing lower salary increases forecasted for next year, they’re still well above the ones we’ve seen for the past 10 years,” one WTW researcher said.

By Caroline Colvin • July 13, 2023

Preventive care is important to workers, but many skip routine checkups, survey finds

Gen Z feels the least control over their health, yet are the most likely to skip annual wellness visits, according to a recent Aflac survey.

By Laurel Kalser • July 13, 2023

Amazon settles lawsuit alleging COBRA notices were threatening

A former employee alleged the company’s COBRA notices contained an unnecessary “ominous warning.”

By Ginger Christ • July 12, 2023

Workplace stress affects most workers despite employers’ efforts

By some estimates, employers invest tens of thousands of dollars annually in mental health care, but “they may only be applying a band-aid.”

By Ryan Golden • July 12, 2023

Maine to implement paid family and medical leave in 2026

Employees will be allowed to take family leave to care for individuals beyond biological or legal family members.

By Ginger Christ • July 11, 2023

Substance use management: A personalized approach to health and well-being

A sea of support: The unique and pivotal role employers can play in addressing the substance use crisis.

By Yusuf Sherwani, M.D. CEO and Co-founder of Pelago • July 10, 2023

Shaky economy drives workers to dip into retirement accounts

Forty-one percent of workers expect future generations to struggle more in retirement, a recent survey found.

By Ginger Christ • July 7, 2023

DoorDash, Grubhub, Uber Eats sue NYC over minimum delivery pay hike

The wage rule requires delivery firms to pay workers $19.96 an hour by 2025, the latest development in regulatory battles between aggregators and the city.

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • July 7, 2023