$1.2K wellness program opt-out surcharge violates ADA, AARP Foundation claims

The announcement comes just months after AARP represented plaintiffs who agreed to a $1.29 million settlement with Yale University over the institution’s wellness program incentive.

By Ryan Golden • July 21, 2022

Increased HR outsourcing delivers busy departments administrative, strategic help

HR Dive’s 2nd annual Identity of HR Survey revealed increased reports of service vendor use in nearly every category.

By Katie Clarey • July 19, 2022

Explore the 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

Employers plan 4.1% pay raises for 2023 — the largest since the Great Recession

The plans are driven by a tight labor market and employee expectations related to inflation, a WTW report said.

By Emilie Shumway • July 15, 2022

Could HRAs solve employers' abortion-access benefits headaches?

Amid companies like Disney, Amazon and Meta announcing reimbursement programs, one benefits vendor is rolling out its HRA offering.

By Caroline Colvin • July 14, 2022

Most professionals feel they can't fully disconnect from work, even during PTO

Older workers were more likely to say they could not unplug while taking time off, according to a survey by Glassdoor’s Fishbowl.

By Ryan Golden • July 13, 2022

Suit: WVU Med's response to Kronos outage led to missed wages, overtime pay

West Virginia University Medical Corp. is one of several employers facing legal action due to the vendor’s December 2021 ransomware incident.

By Ryan Golden • July 12, 2022

The power of travel as an employee benefit: a vital tool in the employee-retention equation

Unique employer benefits like travel rewards can attract and engage workers in a tough labor market.

July 11, 2022

California to vote on $18 minimum wage — in 2024

After failing to make the cut for the state's November 2022 election, the measure received approval to appear on California's 2024 general election ballot.

By Ryan Golden • July 8, 2022

Survey: Workers want more comp transparency in uncertain economy

Transparency could especially be key for employers that can’t outright boost pay for all workers in one fell swoop.

By Kathryn Moody • July 7, 2022

Many employers are promising abortion travel benefits. How will they work?

Potential legal snags and sensitivity issues may make the benefit more complicated than traditional perquisites.

By Emilie Shumway • July 6, 2022

As costs rise, is an $18 minimum wage the new standard for pay debates?

Beginning in 2028, workers in Hawaii must be paid at least $18 per hour. Nationwide, however, total compensation is likely to increase moving forward.

By Ryan Golden • July 5, 2022

Survey: 4 in 10 workers live paycheck to paycheck

The percentage of financially strapped workers making $100,000 or more has risen dramatically, the WTW survey found.

By Emilie Shumway • June 29, 2022

JPMorgan, Goldman, BofA pledge to cover employee travel for abortion

The banks are following Citi, which said in March it would pay for workers to get the procedure out of state. The Supreme Court’s June 24 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has prompted policy shifts.

By Robin Bradley • June 27, 2022

With Roe overturned, employers eye changes to abortion-access benefits

While some employers have committed to fully reimbursing travel for abortion procedures, others are taking a more conservative approach.

By Emilie Shumway • June 24, 2022

Walmart expands doula coverage to Louisiana, Indiana and Illinois

The company first launched the benefit, providing $1,000 to cover the cost of doula services, last year in Georgia. 

By Emilie Shumway • June 24, 2022

Colorado first state to launch public option via federal waiver

Through the waiver granted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on Thursday, Colorado can use federal funds to set up a government-run health plan, a long-held progressive healthcare goal.

By Rebecca Pifer • June 24, 2022

SHRM: Mental health, telehealth benefits are post-pandemic priorities

Many benefits rolled out during the height of the pandemic are likely to become permanent fixtures — but not all, according to the survey.

By Laurel Kalser • June 22, 2022

Full-time faculty wages fell 5% after inflation, AAUP says

Rising cost of living and low pay increases dragged the average 2021-22 salary below Great Recession levels, raising concerns about a talent drain.

By Laura Spitalniak • June 22, 2022

Mailbag: Should we make cryptocurrency a 401(k) option?

“When you’re evaluating your risk tolerance, you have to decide your appetite,” said Phillip C. Bauknight, partner at Fisher Phillips.  

By Katie Clarey • June 16, 2022

Consultant says shifting market is pushing pay, cultural transparency

HR Dive spoke with Salary.com's David Turetsky, who encouraged employers to speak openly with workers amid economic frustrations.

By Katie Clarey • June 14, 2022

How one CEO's background in ethics informs her leadership style

For Articulate CEO Lucy Suros, who recently gave employees a $4,500 bonus to offset inflation, employee happiness and business success go hand in hand.

By Emilie Shumway • June 9, 2022

Employers seek cost-saving healthcare solutions that don't compromise on value

Turbulent economic times and a competitive talent market may be imposing, but one insurer’s survey identified areas that may appeal to both employers and plan members.

By Ryan Golden • June 9, 2022

Employers see win-win in benefits packages, even at higher cost

HDHPs and advocacy services are especially popular with employers, according to a McKinsey & Co. report.

By Carla Bell • June 9, 2022

Labor force participation increase of 1% could lead to billions in additional income for women

Two years since the pandemic began, signs indicate that women have regained some of the ground they lost in the U.S. workforce.

By Ryan Golden • June 9, 2022

Suit: DOL overstepped its authority in warning against cryptocurrency in 401(k)s

Defined contribution plans governed by ERISA shouldn’t be subject to the agency's "arbitrary whims," the complaint argued.

By Kate Tornone • June 3, 2022