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2021 brings minimum wage hikes in more than 50 states, localities
The changes reflect continued momentum for wage increases at the state and local level, particularly among major U.S. cities.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 11, 2021 -
Employers may take FFCRA tax credit for leave through March, Labor Department says
The update may also serve as a reminder to employers about DOL's ongoing FFCRA enforcement.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 7, 2021 -
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TrendlineInside the rapidly changing world of employee benefits
Healthcare costs are climbing and employee needs are changing. How can HR professionals adapt?
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XpertHR: Employers to keep 2021 wage increases steady
The findings may signal employers' finances are on the mend, even as the pandemic rages on.
By Katie Clarey • Jan. 7, 2021 -
Pay transparency can address gender wage gap better than alternatives, study finds
A working paper from NBER suggests institutional elements play a greater role in the gender wage gap than the behavior of individual female job candidates.
By Aman Kidwai • Jan. 6, 2021 -
Employers need not pay for certain travel time between office, telework locations, DOL says
The letter is the latest in a series of DOL documents weighing in on remote work.
By Ryan Golden • Dec. 31, 2020 -
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What do workers value above all else? Flexibility, survey finds
Most workers surveyed said they predict flexible work will become the norm in 2021, but fewer HR directors agreed.
By Lisa Burden • Dec. 23, 2020 -
Trump signs coronavirus relief bill without demanded revisions
The bill extended FFCRA tax credits and provided more than $284 billion in Paycheck Protection Program loans.
By Ryan Golden • Updated Dec. 28, 2020 -
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WorldatWork: COVID-19 drove more telemedicine, childcare offerings
The coronavirus hugely impacted benefits this year, in many ways because it dictated employers' offerings.
By Katie Clarey • Dec. 17, 2020 -
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Deep DiveWill remote workers who move be paid less? Not necessarily, employers say
Though cutting pay for those who relocate outside popular talent hubs may be employers' "gut reaction," there's more to consider, one source told HR Dive.
By Ryan Golden • Dec. 16, 2020 -
Postmates joins Uber, DoorDash in bankrolling driver benefits in CA with price hikes
The aggregators are rolling out customer fees to help pay for healthcare subsidies, mileage reimbursement and occupational insurance they promised in winning ballot measure Proposition 22.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Updated Jan. 20, 2021 -
Salary increases shrunk during the past two years, survey shows
The Salary.com survey also revealed gaps in employers' compensation communications.
By Aman Kidwai • Dec. 11, 2020 -
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All US Starbucks employees to make at least $15 an hour in 3 years
The company's latest commitment follows an announcement to begin increasing pay by at least 10% starting Dec. 14.
By Julie Littman • Dec. 11, 2020 -
Mercer urges employers to adopt leave policies as pandemic laws near sunset
Many COVID-19 response measures, such as the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, are set to expire at the end of the year, "but the pandemic is not," Mercer said.
By Lisa Burden • Dec. 10, 2020 -
Last-ditch SEC effort on gig worker equity pay expected to fail
A Biden administration is unlikely to support internet platform companies' desire to pay up to 15% of gig workers' pay in shares.
By Robert Freedman • Dec. 9, 2020 -
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Dive Awards
Employee Benefit of the Year: Old Navy's Election Day incentive
The clothing company's decision to pay employees to work at the polls on Election Day stood out as a benefit that exceeded expectations and created a positive social impact.
By Aman Kidwai • Dec. 9, 2020 -
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Dive Awards
The HR Dive Awards for 2020
In tackling a pandemic and widespread social unrest, these companies and executives displayed HR leadership in a time of crisis.
By HR Dive Team • Dec. 9, 2020 -
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Danone extends 18 weeks of parental leave to manufacturing employees
Childcare and family leave benefits have taken on even more importance during the pandemic.
By Lisa Burden • Dec. 8, 2020 -
DOL clarifies pay rate calculations for piece-rate workers
The department has issued a number of opinion letters in the past year addressing what may be included in an employee's regular rate for FLSA overtime calculation purposes.
By Ryan Golden • Dec. 7, 2020 -
Deep Dive
How pay bands can improve retention, drive engagement
While not necessary, such structures can help employers track pay equity and enhance the employee journey.
By Pamela DeLoatch • Dec. 3, 2020 -
Survey: Remote work leads some employers to reconsider pay models
With significantly more employees working from home, some companies say a hybrid reward model may be necessary.
By Lisa Burden • Dec. 2, 2020 -
Employer healthcare spend to decrease in 2020, but may rise in 2021, Aon says
Various observers have predicted a decrease in healthcare spending in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Lisa Burden • Dec. 1, 2020 -
Mailbag: Can I restrict workers' personal travel?
With the upcoming holiday season about to collide with a pandemic, employers have some options when it comes to workers' personal travel.
By Ryan Golden • Nov. 25, 2020 -
PPP-funded expenses not deductible for borrowers that receive forgiveness
The Internal Revenue Service ruling means that some firms will pay more in federal taxes next year.
By Jennifer Goodman • Nov. 23, 2020 -
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&pizza commits to a $15 minimum wage by 2022
The raise is one of many progressive company initiatives, including providing raises and extra benefits during the pandemic.
By Alicia Kelso • Nov. 20, 2020 -
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Coronavirus derailed 2021 salary plans for many employers, survey says
The shift, however, may come as no surprise to workers, other research shows.
By Lisa Burden • Nov. 19, 2020
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