Microsoft offers 12 weeks' paid leave to employees dealing with school closures

The COVID-19 pandemic has raised questions about inequality made visible by the disruptions.

By Ryan Golden • April 15, 2020

Mailbag: How do I land a small business exemption from the coronavirus paid leave law?

HR Dive's mailbag series provides guidance on a common question about the FFCRA, which is causing affordability concerns for some employers.

By Ryan Golden • April 14, 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

Dems slam DOL's coronavirus leave law guidance

The agency interpreted the FFCRA in ways that may be more or less narrow than the statute's text, a source told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • Updated April 6, 2020

DOL publishes rule implementing coronavirus leave law

The agency made technical corrections to its regulations April 10.

By Ryan Golden , Kate Tornone • Updated April 2, 2020

COVID-19 treatment, tests could increase employers' 2020 healthcare costs by 7%

Some employers that remain open due to their essential status have looked to benefits offerings to protect employees.

By Ryan Golden • March 31, 2020

DOL outlines small-business exemption from coronavirus paid leave law

Businesses with fewer than 50 employees are exempt from two aspects of the FFCRA, the agency said.

By Ryan Golden • March 30, 2020

What HR needs to know about the coronavirus paid leave law

In less than two weeks, U.S. small businesses have experienced a drastic change in the compliance landscape.

By Ryan Golden • March 30, 2020

Large employers expand leave, payments amid coronavirus

A third of employers surveyed by the Business Group on Health said they are continuing to pay employees who are unable to work.

By Lisa Burden • March 26, 2020

PayScale: Overall gender pay gap shrinks, but slightly

While household names have publicized pay equity efforts and successes, widespread change appears slow.

By Katie Clarey • March 26, 2020

IRS provides updated guidance for small businesses claiming coronavirus paid leave tax credits

Eligible employers will be able to claim the credit via their quarterly federal tax returns, the agency said.

By Ryan Golden • Updated April 1, 2020

Employees confident they can do their jobs effectively from home during COVID-19 pandemic

It's important to note that the option isn't available to all workers.

By Ryan Golden • March 25, 2020

DOL to observe 30-day 'temporary non-enforcement' of coronavirus paid leave law

Employees could still sue over non-compliance despite the notice, an attorney told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • March 24, 2020

5 things to know about the new coronavirus paid leave law

A number of small businesses are "despondent," one source told HR Dive. But there's hope the federal government could soften the the law's impact.

By Ryan Golden • March 23, 2020

Trump signs emergency coronavirus bill expanding FMLA, granting paid leave

The bill contains two key provisions covering workers employed by private entities and individuals that employ fewer than 500 employees.

By Ryan Golden • March 18, 2020

3 employers share their approaches to pay transparency

When employers make compensation information accessible, the greater workplace culture may foster more trust and openness.

By Aman Kidwai • March 18, 2020

A third of younger workers have dipped into retirement savings

There's no question that workers are stressed about finances — and those stresses directly affect employers.

By Jennifer Carsen • March 18, 2020

Comp managers brace for 'negative business impact' of coronavirus

"Companies are prioritizing the physical and financial wellbeing of their employees, and rightfully so," Adrienne Altman of Willis Towers Watson said of the report. 

By Aman Kidwai • March 17, 2020

Can telehealth benefits combat the new coronavirus?

Virtual care solutions may prevent straining of the health system's resources and are often low-cost or free, sources told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • March 13, 2020

Remote work may level playing field for workers with disabilities, chronic illness

Permitting telework can also serve as a means to attract diverse talent, sources previously told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • March 11, 2020

Congressional Dems push for guaranteed paid sick leave in response to coronavirus

Access to paid sick leave has grown since 2010, but that access is still not uniform in the U.S.

By Ryan Golden • March 11, 2020

Coca-Cola will link executive pay to company employees

One of the beverage giant's top 50 shareholders pushed for the change, saying top-level pay has soared while average wages have made minimal gains.

By Christopher Doering • March 10, 2020

Marijuana, leave will top employers' compliance challenges in the 2020s

Some changes at the federal level will depend on political outcomes, sources said, but employers can expect activity in key areas such as paid leave, marijuana and worker classification.

By Jennifer Carsen • March 9, 2020

As employers look to impress with benefits, time and choice are key

Larger paychecks won’t be enough to compete in the 2020s. Instead, employers are looking for solutions that can help employees with life outside the office.

By Ryan Golden • March 9, 2020

Chipotle to expand paid parental leave, test unlimited PTO

The restaurant chain has been expanding its benefit offerings over the past year, but it has faced scrutiny at the state and local level.

By Aman Kidwai • March 6, 2020

Mastercard says it has closed gender pay gaps for similar levels, roles

Companies in several industries have made "100% pay equity" announcements as awareness of pay disparities grows.

By Ryan Golden • March 6, 2020