Florida bill would require some employers to cover detransition care

Dubbed the “Reverse Woke Act,” the proposed law would pertain to companies that cover treatment for gender dysphoria — and apply beyond employment.

By Emilie Shumway • Feb. 24, 2023

Could pay equity going ‘mainstream’ help close the racial pay gap?

Those in the industry say pay equity is gaining ground thanks to a push for pay transparency.

By Ginger Christ • Feb. 23, 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

15% of workers do not take full parental leave, study finds

The pressure on parents to return to work before their leave ends varies by industry, the survey from HR software company Remote found. 

By Emilie Shumway • Feb. 22, 2023

Employee making $200K can earn overtime, SCOTUS holds

Michael Hewitt did not meet the Fair Labor Standards Act’s definition of an executive because his pay structure did not constitute a salary, Justice Elena Kagan wrote.

By Ryan Golden • Updated Feb. 22, 2023

Home Depot puts $1B toward higher wages as labor market stays tight

Despite many headwinds, the home improvement retailer expects to take market share, thanks in part to its customer service, executives said.

By Daphne Howland , Emilie Shumway • Feb. 21, 2023

Hershey workers want don-doff time pay. Is that covered by the FLSA?

Former and current Hershey workers are looking to sweeten the deal.

By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 17, 2023

Advocacy group names 100 ‘most overpaid’ CEOs, urges shareholder action

A few companies — including Amazon and Apple — appear in the top 25 of As You Sow’s list for the first time.

By Emilie Shumway • Feb. 17, 2023

New York governor announces 12 weeks paid parental leave for state workers

Full-time and part-time workers are eligible for the benefit effective immediately.

By Ginger Christ • Feb. 16, 2023

Tyson Foods implements paid parental leave

In an effort to become the “most sought-after place to work,” Tyson announced several enhanced well-being benefits for its U.S. employees.

By Laurel Kalser • Feb. 10, 2023

Teleworkers’ short breaks are compensable FLSA time, DOL says

“By their very nature, such short breaks primarily benefit the employer,” DOL’s Jessica Looman said in a new Field Assistance Bulletin.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 10, 2023

Wellness programs key to fighting financial ‘doom and gloom,’ panel says

EBRI’s 2022 Workplace Wellness Survey found that 80% of employees said they had a problematic level of debt.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 9, 2023

6 ACA issues to consider during M&As

Mergers and acquisitions can bring about Affordable Care Act reporting issues for both target and acquiring companies, two EY leaders say.

By Michael Toth and Belinda Sharp Cline • Feb. 8, 2023

Lawmakers move to extend FMLA to workers at small businesses, schools

The proposals would provide job-protected leave to millions more employees.

By Ginger Christ • Feb. 7, 2023

FMLA is ‘only the first step’: Advocates, DOL chief promise fight for paid leave

The secretary of labor, the president of the AFL-CIO and democratic lawmakers gathered to mark the law’s 30th anniversary — and to renew a call for national paid leave.

By Kate Tornone • Feb. 7, 2023

Ex-P.F. Chang’s employees allege wage-and-hour violations, recordkeeping failures

The suit comes as the restaurant remains in litigation with HR vendor UKG over alleged lost employee data.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 6, 2023

Small business wage growth lags while hiring climbs

Wage gains are moderating, showing the effect of the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy, an economist said.

By Ginger Christ • Feb. 6, 2023

Poor communication about pay may tank engagement

Managers often are tasked with delivering pay information, but many lack training on that duty, according to Salary.com.

By Kate Tornone • Feb. 3, 2023

Employees want more education with their retirement benefits, study shows

According to S&P Global, only 57% of U.S. adults are considered financially literate.

By Emilie Shumway • Feb. 1, 2023

Maryland bill would incentivize 4-day workweeks

Under the proposed pilot program, employers would get a state income tax credit for shifting at least 30 employees to a four-day workweek without reducing their pay.

By Laurel Kalser • Feb. 1, 2023

Report: The gender pay gap has dramatically improved for women in marketing and design

The exact reasons why the gender pay gap has decreased so dramatically aren’t clear, Rohshann Pilla, president of Aquent Talent, told HR Dive.

By Laurel Kalser • Jan. 31, 2023

Controlling labor costs requires base pay structure, study says

Rising to the challenge of internal and external pay demands is possible.

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 31, 2023

Biden admin moves to undo moral opt-out to ACA contraceptive mandate

The rule also would create an option allowing people enrolled in health coverage or plans provided by “objecting entities” to obtain contraceptive coverage.

By Ryan Golden • Updated Jan. 30, 2023

Why employee benefits packages are likely to survive 2023’s budget cuts

Benefits teams will need to ensure their packages meet employees’ most pressing needs while justifying their investments to leadership.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 27, 2023

4 in 5 workers say they’re unlikely to apply for a job without salary range

Recent data from ResumeLab shows workers are still heavily skeptical of employers that don’t practice pay transparency.

By Emilie Shumway • Jan. 26, 2023

Walmart to raise hourly wages

The company says the change will bring average hourly pay to $17.50 for about 340,000 workers.

By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 25, 2023