California to require employers to report pay data in 2021

The law follows the EEOC's 2019 decision not to renew its pay data collection process.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 7, 2020

Resource Actions: Would you pay a candidate for time spent interviewing?

Twitter users confronted the question after a blogger said she received a $150 stipend for her application and interview.

By Ryan Golden , Kathryn Moody • Oct. 2, 2020

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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

Fitness benefits moved online during COVID-19 — but will they stay there?

Companies largely haven't cut back on fitness classes, citing cultural and employee-health concerns as cause for continued investment, sources said.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 1, 2020

Fed employee furloughs on pause with new spending bill

The law, signed Thursday, also provides relief for federal contractors amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Sheryl Estrada • Oct. 1, 2020

Earned wage access brings employers 1 step closer to the future of work

EWA seen as a valuable benefit for hourly workers and employers.

Oct. 1, 2020

6 months later, the FFCRA is still relevant for working parents

Despite the reopening of some schools and childcare providers, the law's provisions may still apply as the pandemic continues.

Sept. 28, 2020

California 'significantly expands' state family, medical leave

The newly-signed law broadens both leave eligibility and the list of covered reasons for which employees can take protected leave.

By Aman Kidwai • Sept. 24, 2020

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

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

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

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

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

New 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

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

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

It'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

How 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