Target sets $15 hourly starting wage

The retailer is meeting a goal established three years ago, and is adding temporary pandemic-related benefits like a bonus and paid leave.

By Daphne Howland • June 18, 2020

Blue Apron will make Election Day a paid day off

Recent discussions about the problems citizens face getting to the polls are prompting responses from the private sector.

By Ryan Golden • June 17, 2020

Explore the Trendline➔

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

EEOC to propose 'de minimis' limit on wellness program incentives

A federal judge ordered the commission to revisit its earlier 30% incentive limit.

By Ryan Golden • June 15, 2020

Candidates want an employer that's open to benefits negotiations, study says

The COVID-19 pandemic may be pushing employers to make certain benefits more accessible to employees.

By Ryan Golden • June 15, 2020

COVID-19 disrupted fertility treatments, but could it boost benefits long term?

Some who had begun treatments lost their benefits along with their jobs, experts told HR Dive.

By Katie Clarey • June 11, 2020

4 reasons why TA programs are critical in supporting the continuous learning culture of a multi-generation workforce

A company's value is only as strong as its trained, educated professionals. Tuition assistance is key to educated staff.

By Adrian Stevens, former Vice President, Leadership & Professional Development, Change Management HR, Hewlett Packard Enterprise • June 11, 2020

Trump signs PPP changes into law

The Senate passed a bill that reduces to 60% the proportion of loans that must be put toward payroll and gives small businesses 24 weeks to use the funds.

By Dan Ennis • Updated June 5, 2020

Healthcare facilities split over use of FFCRA exemptions

The emergency leave law provides two separate definitions of the term "health care provider," the usage of which depends on legal context.

By Ryan Golden • June 5, 2020

Answers to wage and hour questions you're afraid to ask as workers return

Employers face a minefield of issues as workplaces reopen, particularly when it comes to wage and hour law, Fisher Phillips' Samantha Bononno writes.

By Samantha Bononno • June 4, 2020

Starbucks reopens with reduced hours, provides extended unpaid leave to employees

The chain's COVID-19 leave policy allows employees to take unpaid leave through Sept. 30 while also maintaining health insurance and other benefits. 

By Julie Littman • June 3, 2020

Panera franchisee to pay $4.6M to settle overtime lawsuit

The settlement stems from a 2018 class action lawsuit filed by assistant managers against Covelli Enterprises, Panera's largest franchisee.

By Alicia Kelso • June 3, 2020

For the first time, highest-earning CEO in S&P 500 index is a woman

Transparent pay policies can neutralize the gender pay gap between men and women holding the same position across most jobs, according to research. 

By Sheryl Estrada • June 2, 2020

Food workers' union calls on retailers to reinstate hazard pay

The organization noted that at least 68 grocery workers from companies it represents have died from COVID-19 and at least 10,000 have been sickened by or exposed to the virus.

By Krishna Thakker • May 29, 2020

Telehealth use grew 1.6 times since last summer, Blue Cross Blue Shield says

The pandemic has boosted usage rates, though the benefit saw growth in adoption before the crisis hit.

By Lisa Burden • May 28, 2020

DOL allows electronic retirement benefit disclosures

The change may aid employers recovering from pandemic-related disruptions, in addition to cutting costs by about $3.2 billion, the department said.

By Katie Clarey • May 26, 2020

Sherwin-Williams pays $3.6M to paint over wage and hour claims

The settlement class includes about 5,700 managers and associates, court documents stated.

By Katie Clarey • May 21, 2020

IRS allows employee mid-year health benefits changes due to COVID-19

The guidance is "welcome news" to employees facing financial difficulties during the pandemic, one source told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • May 21, 2020

Mailbag: Can we temporarily cut workers' pay?

HR Dive's Mailbag series answers HR professionals' questions about all things work. Today: tips for compensation adjustments.

By Kate Tornone • May 21, 2020

DOL revises fluctuating workweek regs, citing need for flexibility in COVID-19 reopenings

The rule will take effect Aug. 7, 2020, DOL announced Monday.

By Ryan Golden • Updated June 8, 2020

McDonald's faces criticism for sexual harassment issues in international markets

Labor organizations from around the globe filed a joint complaint Monday against the chain, alleging patterns of rampant harassment and gender-based violence.

By Alicia Kelso • May 21, 2020

DOL expands FLSA overtime exemption for commissioned retail, service workers

The change could affect airports, banks and dentists' offices, among others.

By Ryan Golden • May 19, 2020

Caregiving hindered productivity even before COVID-19

The pandemic has also exacerbated stress for caregivers, leading some employers to respond with new benefits. 

By Ryan Golden • May 19, 2020

Employers boost health, well-being and leave benefits

Despite this, most said they do not anticipate their healthcare costs to rise, according to a Willis Towers Watson report.

By Lisa Burden • May 19, 2020

27M Americans may have lost job-based health insurance due to COVID-19 downturn

Roughly half of U.S. workers receive health insurance through their jobs, so millions could be losing insurance during the crisis, studies show.

By Rebecca Pifer • May 15, 2020

Some employers bank on benefits to aid employees during the pandemic

From extra leave to meditation apps, employers across the U.S. have rolled out new offerings as the coronavirus upends employees' lives.

May 14, 2020