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Sponsored by NavaHidden mark-ups hike up small businesses’ healthcare costs by 25% — here’s how to avoid overpaying
What would your company do with an extra $2M?
By Brandon Weber, CEO and Co-Founder of Nava • Sept. 27, 2021 -
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DOL expands fines for employers that keep workers' tips
The rule addresses fines for accidental or first-time offenses and is expected to take effect in late November.
By Kate Tornone • Sept. 23, 2021 -
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TrendlineA deep dive into financial wellness
Employee financial wellness may trending upward — but workers are still hoping for help from employers.
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Ikea operator nixes salary history requests
In removing salary history requests from its hiring process, Ingka Group joins a growing movement for pay equity.
By Emilie Shumway • Sept. 23, 2021 -
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HSA distributions reached 'all-time low' in 2020, EBRI report says
The findings may be connected to an overall decline in healthcare utilization last year, the Employee Benefits Research Institute said.
By Ryan Golden • Sept. 23, 2021 -
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Married co-workers head to trial, claiming boss said sick kids were wife's responsibility
The claims point to something that often trips up employers: the intersection of two employment laws.
By Katie Clarey • Sept. 22, 2021 -
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Coalition launches ballot initiative to end the tipped minimum wage in DC
One Fair Wage said pandemic-induced labor pressure is increasing support to end the tip credit in the nation's capital.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Sept. 22, 2021 -
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Prop 22 is a racial equity battleground
Because gig workers generally lack stable pay and substantial benefits, barring app-based drivers from employee status may present racial equity problems.
By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 22, 2021 -
'Fight for $15' union challenges NLRB joint-employer rule
The complaint is the latest challenge to the standard's ever-changing interpretation.
By Emilie Shumway • Sept. 22, 2021 -
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SHRM21SHRM: Pandemic fueled benefits expansion
"Virtual interactions created a new level of transparency and empathy at work," said SHRM President and CEO, Johnny C. Taylor.
By Katie Clarey • Sept. 17, 2021 -
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Manufacturers plan to boost wages at record 3.5% rate
The tight labor market and high raw material costs are top challenges, according to the National Association of Manufacturers.
By Jim Tyson • Sept. 17, 2021 -
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Sam's Club boosts minimum wage to $15 in bid to win more workers
The move makes the warehouse retailer's starting pay slightly higher than its parent company, Walmart.
By Maria Monteros • Sept. 17, 2021 -
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Amazon pushes average hourly pay above $18 to lure 125K new employees
Some retailers are beefing up their workforces beyond holiday seasonal hiring, as employment in the sector has yet to reach pre-pandemic levels.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 16, 2021 -
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Disability care company aims to fill gap in caregiving benefits
Melanie Fountaine and Melissa Danielsen co-founded Joshin to help serve the millions of families who have a loved one with a complex care need.
By Emilie Shumway • Sept. 16, 2021 -
OFCCP reopens door to request employers' reported pay data
The change is, in part, a reflection of the differing views of the OFCCP under the Trump and Biden administrations.
By Ryan Golden • Sept. 14, 2021 -
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North Carolina can't escape claims its health plan discriminates against transgender public workers
Plaintiffs said the plan excludes trans enrollees by denying coverage for treatments such as counseling, hormone therapy and surgery.
By Katie Clarey • Sept. 14, 2021 -
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Sponsored by Salary FinanceAs medical debt skyrockets, can employers help?
How can you support employees impacted financially by COVID-19—without hurting your bottom line?
By Dan Macklin • Sept. 13, 2021 -
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Contractors tackle worker suicides, mental health stigma
During Construction Suicide Prevention Week, employers discuss wellness strategies and initiatives.
By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 10, 2021 -
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Workers with elder care responsibilities need employer support, report says
Homethrive's survey demonstrates how elder care can distract and stress employees.
By Emilie Shumway • Sept. 9, 2021 -
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Walmart bumps up hourly pay by $1 for more than 500K workers
As retailers compete for labor ahead of the holidays, Walmart is raising wages for front-end, food and consumable, and general merchandise workers.
By Maria Monteros • Sept. 9, 2021 -
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Shake Shack suspends 4-day workweek perk for managers
The burger chain phased out the program after the pandemic began and will focus instead on hiring hourly workers and raising pay.
By Julie Littman • Sept. 8, 2021 -
DOL watchdog recommends additional action to inform 401(k) participants about fees
The Government Accountability Office found that 41% of 401(k) participants incorrectly believed they did not pay fees within their plans.
By Ryan Golden • Sept. 3, 2021 -
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California hospital urges 9th Cir. to strike ordinance mandating hazard pay
The facility alleged the Culver City legislation was written to appease the union representing the hospital's hourly workers.
By Katie Clarey • Sept. 1, 2021 -
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Delta announces insurance surcharge, masking requirements for unvaccinated workers
The strategy is now gaining attention from employers as community COVID-19 transmission rates in the U.S. increase.
By Ryan Golden • Aug. 31, 2021 -
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Surcharges for unvaccinated workers gain momentum, but questions remain
The strategy is more commonly associated with employees who smoke and is seen as one way to potentially keep workers safe — if it works.
By Ryan Golden • Aug. 26, 2021 -
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Employers, workers have different recruiting and retention incentives in mind, PwC report suggests
The survey also showed that turnover is high across all sectors and that executives' concerns vary depending on their area of focus.
By Emilie Shumway • Aug. 25, 2021
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