Increased use of virtual care isn't all about COVID-19

Many patients have developed a preference for virtual visits, citing convenience of time and location, as well as ease of scheduling follow-up visits as benefits. 

Feb. 22, 2021

Glassdoor breaks down ratings, salaries by employee demographics

The company said it expects employers will compare their own data against other companies and leverage data points to assist with DEI recruiting efforts.

By Kate Tornone • Feb. 19, 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

How 5 employers are incentivizing the coronavirus vaccine

HR Dive rounded up employers from a variety of industries to explore the measures they're taking to encourage vaccination.

By Katie Clarey • Feb. 18, 2021

Target to cover time off, transportation for hourly workers getting coronavirus vaccine

Incentives may be especially important for retailers; an earlier poll revealed 52% of retail workers said they would be willing to get vaccinated.

By Katie Clarey • Feb. 18, 2021

Poll: 56% of US workers say they'll get a COVID-19 vaccine

Vaccine incentives may boost workers' willingness to get vaccinated, but employers want clarity over how incentives such as cash awards may interact with anti-discrimination laws.

By Katie Clarey • Feb. 16, 2021

Workers skipped preventative healthcare in 2020. How should employers respond?

Organizations have the opportunity to re-examine several aspects of their plans and educate employees about their health, sources told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 11, 2021

Google pays $3.8M to settle allegations of pay, hiring discrimination

The compensation disparities allegedly affected female employees in software engineering positions.

By Lisa Burden • Feb. 9, 2021

Kroger to pay workers $100 to get COVID-19 shots

The retailer is also distributing $100 store credits and fuel points to all associates regardless of whether they elect to get vaccinated.

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 8, 2021

Biden admin likely to act on pay equity, systemic bias, says former EEOC official

The administration also may drive changes to leave law and independent contractor regulations.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 8, 2021

Bill would ban reliance on salary history, mandate pay data reporting

The Paycheck Fairness Act has been introduced in various forms several times since at least 1997.

By Kate Tornone • Feb. 5, 2021

Coronavirus pandemic fuels fair pay concerns, Indeed finds

Fair pay and salary transparency "are proven strategies to attract and retain talent," the organization concluded.

By Sheryl Estrada • Feb. 4, 2021

McDonald's will pay employees to get vaccinated

The chain will give four hours of paid time to corporate employees and workers at its corporate-owned restaurants, but will not make vaccination mandatory.

By Emma Liem Beckett • Feb. 3, 2021

4th Cir.: Experience justified pay gap between male, female department heads

A Virginia town treasurer claimed her demotion stemmed from the town manager's "discriminatory animus toward women," evidenced by her low salary.

By Lisa Burden • Feb. 2, 2021

Target's hourly workers get $500 in latest pandemic bonus

The move is the third time Target rolled out bonuses to front-line workers "for going above and beyond during the pandemic."

By Kate Tornone • Feb. 2, 2021

DOL ends wage violation self-reporting program

The announcement may not come as a surprise to longtime agency watchers because of past opposition from worker advocates.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 29, 2021

Why employers should reconsider the center of excellence

As currently designed, COEs do very little to reduce costs and improve care outcomes for national employers, Health at Scale COO Zahoor Elahi writes.

By Zahoor Elahi • Jan. 28, 2021

Survey: Vaccine policies divide workers, though most welcome incentives

Several companies announced plans to incentivize workers to get vaccinated, while other leaders have opposed mandates.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 28, 2021

House Dems seek to boost minimum wage to $15 by 2025

The legislation, introduced Tuesday, appears to make good on several of Biden’s campaign promises.

By Kate Tornone • Jan. 26, 2021

Chobani to give its 2,220 workers up to 6 hours off to get COVID-19 vaccine

The Greek yogurt maker said it's looking into hosting on-site vaccination clinics as soon as food processing workers become eligible for the shot.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 26, 2021

Demand for warehouse workers, managers will drive up salaries, Randstad US says

The pandemic derailed 2021 salary plans for many employers, but those experiencing booms may make increases regardless.

By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 26, 2021

Seyfarth: FLSA class actions will likely 'explode' in 2021

The new administration's more labor friendly stance is "apt to make supposed wage theft its enforcement priority," the report said.

By Katie Clarey • Jan. 21, 2021

Western Digital to pay $7.75M to settle claims it paid women less than men

The settlement also calls for the California-based manufacturer to "bolster" its flexible work and leave policies.

By Lisa Burden • Jan. 20, 2021

Biden to call on Congress to extend, strengthen FFCRA

The proposal is one of several policy goals in Biden's plan that aims to provide relief to workers, but it is unclear whether it will gather enough support in Congress.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 15, 2021

Dollar General to pay employees to receive COVID-19 vaccine

Incentives may be one alternative to vaccination mandates, from which many groups of employees may be exempt under federal laws.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 15, 2021

COVID-19 vaccine, deferred care are top comp, benefits concerns for 2021

The past year's turbulence is likely to disrupt compensation and benefits in several ways.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 14, 2021