Salary.com rolls out pay equity reporting toolkit

The offering and ones like it may be useful to employers, whom attorneys have long urged to identify and correct pay gaps.

By Katie Clarey • April 8, 2021

Survey: Most employers plan to make COVID-19 vaccination easier for workers

Despite the progress public health officials have made, research suggests there are still barriers to overcome.

By Ryan Golden • April 8, 2021

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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

Volvo puts 24-week paid parental leave policy into drive

The leave is available to all parents. "We want to create a culture that supports equal parenting for all genders," Volvo's CEO said.

By Katie Clarey • April 1, 2021

Reality check: Amazon Care may not be that big of a deal

Currently, the effort is a more direct threat to employer-facing point solutions, instead of the more comprehensive offerings from entrenched vendors.

By Rebecca Pifer • March 31, 2021

Pay transparency a top priority, say women in revenue-facing roles

Previous research shows transparency also may be more effective than pay negotiation training alone.

By Ryan Golden • March 30, 2021

As Trump-era tip pool expansion takes effect, DOL delays other provisions

The rules left intact will take effect April 30 as scheduled.

By Kate Tornone • March 25, 2021

Who's afraid of a $15 minimum wage?

A recent bid to raise the federal wage floor failed, but the issue likely isn't going away. And some big names have already pushed their wages way past it. 

By Ben Unglesbee • March 24, 2021

Renewed push for federal paid leave contends with state, local patchwork

It's unclear whether a federal law would preempt state and local laws, which can be "maddeningly different," a presenter said at the 2021 DMEC Virtual Compliance Conference.

By Ryan Golden • March 22, 2021

The 2021 Identity of HR Survey

HR Dive asked 419 self-identified HR practitioners about the work they do, how they get it done and what impact it creates.

By Nami Sumida • March 22, 2021

More than half of HR pros outsource benefits, payroll, HR Dive survey says

Practitioners may elect to outsource more tasks as the profession takes on an increasingly strategic role.

By Ryan Golden • March 22, 2021

Most pay equity laws stifle employers' ability to make progress

"Despite a growing number of state and federal rules encouraging pay equity, the U.S. is persistently behind in closing the pay gap," the CEO of Syndio said.

By Sheryl Estrada • March 18, 2021

Attorneys anticipate EEOC vaccine incentive guidance 'soon'

The lack of federal guidance has resulted in a "gray area" for employers, one source told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • March 17, 2021

Software consultancy Tandem publishes salary bands in pay equity push

"We know that job candidates from underrepresented groups are often less empowered to negotiate for their salaries," the company CEO said.

By Kathryn Moody • March 17, 2021

15 stories that chronicle HR's year in a pandemic

As employers pass the one-year mark from initial shutdowns and safety measures, a timeline of stories is a reminder of what HR professionals faced.

By Katie Clarey • March 14, 2021

Biden signs coronavirus relief law expanding FFCRA tax credit, unemployment funding

The law also contains a provision for COBRA premium assistance, stimulus checks for certain individuals and couples and other assistance for businesses.

By Ryan Golden • Updated March 12, 2021

1 in 5 employees worked while ill during pandemic, signaling need for paid leave, says Just Capital

"To build resilience, employers should think long-term when it comes to health and safety," the non-profit said.

By Katie Clarey • March 11, 2021

DOL official: Employers paid 'close to $4M' for FFCRA violations

Helen Applewhaite, director of DOL's Division of FMLA and Other Acts, described last year's FFCRA implementation process as "intense" and "unprecedented."

By Ryan Golden • March 10, 2021

Biden's corporate tax hike would reduce output, jobs, wages, study finds

Raising federal revenue by increasing the corporate income tax would impose costs across the economy, the Tax Foundation said.

By Jim Tyson • March 4, 2021

Survey: Most employers say their mental health, well-being programs were ineffective during pandemic

Strategies developed in response to COVID-19 sometimes were "short term in nature," an official at Willis Towers Watson said.

By Ryan Golden • March 4, 2021

Costco raises starting wage to $16, surpassing competitors

Robust compensation minimizes turnover while maximizing productivity, commitment and loyalty among employees, CEO Craig Jelinek said.

By Katie Clarey • March 2, 2021

Survey: Pandemic sparks expansion in child care benefits

The coronavirus created retention concerns for employers, particularly regarding workers with caregiving responsibilities.

By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 26, 2021

DOL withdraws opinion letters on gig worker arrangement, truck driver hours

The actions mean both letters "may not be relied upon as a statement of agency policy" as of Feb. 19, per DOL.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 25, 2021

Employers may need to include per diems in overtime calculations, 9th Cir. says

The court held that a staffing company improperly excluded per diems in its overtime calculations, as they "functioned as compensation for work."

By Katie Clarey • Feb. 24, 2021

Remote Chipotle ERG will support minority mentorship program

The group, UNIFIED, also will hold virtual roundtable discussions and quarterly D&I trainings.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 24, 2021

Jimmy John's to pay $1.8M to settle overtime pay dispute

Sixty-six store managers employed by the sandwich chain will receive payment, while more than 500 managers employed by franchisees will be given gift cards as part of a settlement approved Monday. 

By Julie Littman • Feb. 23, 2021