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Employee volunteer time isn't compensable, DOL says
In a March 14 opinion letter, the agency also approved an employer's bonus to certain participating employees.
By Ryan Golden • March 18, 2019 -
Report: Women are assaulted on the job at more than twice the rate of men
Women disproportionately face other work-related injuries and illnesses, too, such as accidental injuries caused by another person.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 15, 2019 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineTop trends in total rewards
Trends in total rewards strategies continue to shift in response to the market, employee demands and even advances in technology.
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3 things for HR to do before new overtime rules drop
Nothing's final yet, but employers shouldn't play the waiting game, experts told HR Dive.
By Ryan Golden • March 14, 2019 -
Gen Z expects coaching from bosses, early promotions
Though some expect a six-figure salary at the peak of their career, few Gen Zers believe they'll be able to pay off student loans, a survey found.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 13, 2019 -
Study: US ranks 15th of best 16 countries for working women
HR can remove barriers to women's advancement and overall well-being in the workplace by stepping up hiring efforts and making workplaces more inclusive.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 11, 2019 -
Opinion
HR has a role to play in the fight against opioid addiction
Employers have been unknowingly contributing to the nation's opioid crisis by paying too much for poor benefits. Now is the time to act, writes Dave Chase, co-founder of Health Rosetta.
By Dave Chase • March 8, 2019 -
Report: Amazon moms push for backup day care benefits
The group plans to meet with senior managers to discuss the issue and encourage Amazon's HR team to collect data about day care challenges, Bloomberg reported.
By Ryan Golden • March 8, 2019 -
Amazon-JPM-Berkshire Hathaway troika has a name: Haven
Few concrete details emerged from the branding bid, but Haven's website and a letter from CEO Atul Gawande set lofty guiding principles for the venture.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • March 8, 2019 -
DOL proposes $35K overtime rule threshold
The long-awaited proposal does not include automatic adjustments — an option previously under consideration.
By Ryan Golden • Updated March 8, 2019 -
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EEO-1 pay data collection requirements back in effect
It's unlikely that EEOC could stop the pay data reporting requirements for this reporting cycle, which closes May 31, even if it wanted to, one expert said.
By Kate Tornone • March 5, 2019 -
Tech workers to DoorDash: We won't work for you until your drivers earn more
Employee protest may put real pressure on employers to make sure workers are justly compensated and treated well.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 5, 2019 -
Most workers feel disempowered to speak out against gender discrimination
Half of respondents to the Randstad US survey did not take action after witnessing the harassment of a colleague.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 5, 2019 -
Travelers announces 401(k) match for student loan payments
The move comes after an IRS letter approving a similar benefit was made public last year.
By Lisa Burden • March 4, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Should HR consider a 4-day workweek?
Proponents see the benefit as a panacea for workplace ills and, by extension, for many of HR's consistent challenges.
By Morgan Fecto • March 1, 2019 -
Report: New FLSA overtime rule threshold will be $35K
A former DOL economist told HR Dive that a $35,000 threshold would leave out more than half of the workers who would've received new or strengthened overtime protections under the Obama-era proposal.
By Ryan Golden • Updated March 1, 2019 -
Wage gaps persist — and are getting worse — going into 2019
As a new report from the Economic Policy Institute shows, the reality that underpins these gaps is often more complex than first seen.
By Kathryn Moody , Riia O'Donnell • Feb. 27, 2019 -
Deep Dive
The perks and pitfalls of unlimited PTO
While there's plenty to like about unlimited vacation policies, some employees say the benefit leaves them anxious about their employers' expectations.
By Jennifer Carsen • Feb. 27, 2019 -
More workers happy with managers, unhappy about pay
A workplace that boasts a majority of satisfied employees may still have workers who feel they are overworked or underpaid.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 27, 2019 -
9th Cir. affirms pay history alone can't justify gender pay gaps
The decision comes just over a year after the US Supreme Court vacated a previous, similar 2018 ruling by the same circuit, due to the death of a judge.
By Ryan Golden • Updated Feb. 28, 2020 -
'Spatial mismatch' hurts employers, applicants in major cities
Boston, New York City and San Francisco had the most zip codes where open jobs far outnumbered available workers, according to new data.
By Morgan Fecto • Feb. 25, 2019 -
Employees won't tolerate inaction on sexual harassment — even for higher pay
While money is still the ultimate deciding factor in accepting or rejecting a job offer, employees aren't afraid to draw a line in the sand.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 22, 2019 -
No employers received an A grade in study on gender equality
GM, the top scorer, had a 71%, or a B+, from Equileap, which analyzed S&P 100 Index companies. The average score came in at 45% — a C-.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 22, 2019 -
Study: Unstable work schedules are bad for workers' health
Employers are paying closer attention to the impacts of unpredictable scheduling as they take a second look at talent strategies.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 22, 2019 -
Dove Men+Care launches pledge, $1M fund to support caregiver dads
Paid leave for fathers benefits families — and can play a key role in an employer's benefits strategy.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 21, 2019 -
Flexible work options improve relationships, self-care, workers say
Given increased demand, it may be no surprise to see flexibility becoming a staple among workplace perks and benefits.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 15, 2019
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