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How to prepare for an open enrollment season unlike any other
HR professionals may need to brush up on best practices — and devise a communication strategy that reflects today's needs.
By Kate Tornone • Sept. 24, 2020 -
DOL proposes new FLSA independent contractor test
The rule introduces an "economic reality" test examining two factors with additional "guideposts," senior DOL officials said.
By Ryan Golden • Updated Sept. 25, 2020 -
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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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Uber to pilot custom groups, charter solutions for employer reopenings
The company has seen increased interest in its business-focused commute programs since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, it said.
By Ryan Golden • Sept. 22, 2020 -
Employers predict average 2.6% merit increases next year, up from 2020
Shifts in the COVID-19 pandemic, however, could significantly alter plans by the start of 2021, according to Salary.com.
By Sheryl Estrada • Sept. 18, 2020 -
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Attorneys advise 'wait-and-see' position on joint employment
Employers have long sought clarity on regulations governing FLSA joint-employer status; last week, a judge's decision added yet another wrinkle.
By Ryan Golden • Sept. 17, 2020 -
Deep Dive
Pay transparency takes center stage as more workers talk wages
From video game publishers to coffee shops, pay disclosures are rattling HR. Sources say employers need to be careful when forming a response.
By Ryan Golden • Sept. 17, 2020 -
Biden doubles down on $15 minimum wage, end to tip credit
The Democratic presidential candidate also said he opposes the subminimum wage for workers with disabilities.
By Aman Kidwai • Sept. 15, 2020 -
Report: Benefits spending is up, but usage rates are less certain
Employers say they are increasing the benefits they offer, but they also report challenges tracking how many employees take advantage.
By Lisa Burden • Sept. 14, 2020 -
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DOL revises FFCRA rules in response to court ruling
The update revises the department's position on which healthcare providers may be excluded from emergency paid leave, as well as certain documentation requirements.
By Ryan Golden • Updated Sept. 14, 2020 -
A quarter of adults in employer plans are underinsured, Commonwealth Fund says
Despite having employer-sponsored coverage, many workers are inadequately insured and have problems paying their medical bills, which could be exacerbated during the public health crisis, according to the survey.
By Samantha Liss • Sept. 11, 2020 -
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Sponsored by VisaNew study reveals strong opportunity for Earned Wage Access
As individuals seek faster, more flexible pay options to help meet their needs during a time when they are experiencing increased financial challenges, employers need to adjust.
Sept. 11, 2020 -
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Telehealth claims dipped second month in a row in June: Fair Health
Though virtual care use remains extremely high compared to 2019, claim lines fell 21% from May to June as states began to allow in-person care once again.
By Rebecca Pifer • Sept. 10, 2020 -
After COVID-19, emergency savings may be even more important for benefit plans
The pandemic-induced recession has forced many to access their long-term savings to combat short-term financial pressures, sources told HR Dive.
By Ryan Golden • Sept. 10, 2020 -
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Unicorn brownies and virtual art: How Fidelity created a summer camp to help working parents
Telework wasn't always easy for working parents, Fidelity's Teresa Pelletier told HR Dive, so the company sought a fun way to help workers and their families.
By Ryan Golden • Sept. 9, 2020 -
Preventative care a 'major savings opportunity' for employers, nonprofit says
Conditions such as depression, which have wide cost disparities between severe and mild cases, have become difficult to manage during the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Ryan Golden • Sept. 8, 2020 -
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Sponsored by Salary FinanceIt's time to erase the stigma associated with personal finances in the workplace
Even before COVID-19, employees were struggling financially; the pandemic has only heightened it.
By Dan Macklin, CEO, Salary Finance Inc. • Sept. 8, 2020 -
Subway, Pepsi-Cola Bottling NY among employers that self-reported wage violations to DOL
In total, documents obtained by HR Dive show that PAID program participants paid more than $4 million in back wages through Sept. 19, 2019.
By Ryan Golden , Kate Tornone • Sept. 4, 2020 -
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OpinionHow to help employees get more out of benefits enrollment
Even in a virtual environment, employers can still deliver comprehensive communication about benefits and personalized enrollment support, writes Kyle Addy of Colonial Life.
By Kyle Addy • Sept. 3, 2020 -
DOL comments on reimbursement methods for delivery drivers' personal vehicle use
Though the recent batch of letters provided some helpful clarifications, there are some limits to employers' ability to rely on them as a legal defense.
By Ryan Golden • Sept. 3, 2020 -
Do employers deepen gender inequity by giving moms more leave?
A recent study examined leave policies at Fortune 500 companies and found more parental leave is given to women than men, "signaling that mothers are the ones who should take time off."
By Sheryl Estrada • Sept. 2, 2020 -
DOL clarifies FLSA pay requirements for remote employees
Under federal law, employers must pay for all hours worked that they either know about or have reason to believe were performed.
By Ryan Golden • Sept. 2, 2020 -
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Shake Shack to pay employee bonuses at end of year
The chain ended its 10% bonus pay program for hourly employees on Aug. 19, but will give all employees between $250 and $400 depending on position.
By Alicia Kelso • Aug. 28, 2020 -
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Survey: Most employers considering flexible, hybrid work after COVID-19
A move to remote work arrangements doesn't necessarily indicate that an organization has fully embraced the concept of flexible work.
By Ryan Golden • Aug. 27, 2020 -
Salary increases set for workers in 2021 compensation plans, survey finds
"This has been the most challenging compensation planning year for many companies since the Great Recession," a leader at Willis Towers Watson said.
By Sheryl Estrada • Aug. 25, 2020 -
3 workplace COVID-19 trends that are likely here to stay
The post-pandemic landscape may be a very different one, especially with respect to leave and accommodations, speakers told DMEC conference attendees.
By Kate Tornone • Aug. 25, 2020
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