DOL: Use of self-reporting program won't invite additional investigations

New York's attorney general, however, announced Wednesday in a strongly-worded statement that employers shouldn't expect the same courtesy at the state level.

By Kate Tornone • April 5, 2018

Hilton Hotels to upgrade staff spaces to improve the employee experience

As employers realize that workspaces are important to hourly employees' engagement, more attention is being paid to these physical spaces.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 5, 2018

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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

Employer's 2-paycheck scheme results in double damages

Liquidated damages may not be assessed quite as often under the new administration, but it's clear that they're still being used in some situations.

By Lisa Burden • April 4, 2018

SCOTUS rejects 'narrow construction' of FLSA exemptions in auto advisor case

While the ruling may appear to be somewhat limited in scope, it could be the beginning of an employer-friendly shift, experts say.

By Lisa Burden and Kate Tornone • April 3, 2018

To connect millennials and Gen Z to the right employee benefits, know their story

Employers can't afford to overlook the unique requirements and inclinations of key segments of the multigenerational workforce when it comes to the benefits offered and how they are administered.

By Ryan Golden • April 2, 2018

Employees want to save for retirement, but wages and debt remain obstacles

Two-thirds of employees in a Willis Towers Watson survey said they feared their future financial state would be worse off compared to that of their parents' generation.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 29, 2018

Employee groups sue over scrapped EEO-1 pay data collection

The White House's Office of Management and Budget has not responded to repeated FOIA requests regarding its “sudden and largely unexplained” decision to block the requirements, the lawsuit says.

By Lisa Burden • March 29, 2018

Will DOL's self-reporting program paint a target on employers' backs?

The wage and hour program, set to open April 3, isn't entirely without risk, experts say.

By Jennifer Carsen • March 29, 2018

Family Dollar pays $45M to end decade-long gender bias suit

The case involved a nationwide class of 37,000 female Family Dollar managers and alleged pay discrimination dating back to 2002.

By Lisa Burden • March 28, 2018

Indeed to post employer diversity and inclusion ratings

Fairygodboss and InHerSight will provide reviews and ratings by women for women, and Comparably will post employers' diversity scores on Indeed company pages.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 28, 2018

Global employee engagement rebounded in 2017, tying an all-time high

An Aon analysis of 5 million employees worldwide across 1,000 organizations showed recognition and fair pay were top engagement drivers.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 27, 2018

Mazzant tells Chipotle worker to withdraw overtime rule suit, holds attorneys in contempt

The suit alleged that Judge Mazzant's overtime rule injunction didn't apply nationwide, and was one of a few outstanding issues to resolve around the Obama-era regulation.

By Lisa Burden • March 27, 2018

Swimming against the tide, Michigan forbids salary history bans statewide

The legislation, which appears to be the first of its kind, comes as several other states and cities are moving to prevent employers from asking about applicants' pay history.

By Lisa Burden • March 26, 2018

Trump signs $1.3T omnibus bill, raising H-2B visa cap and amending the FLSA

The spending bill averts another government shutdown and gives employers clarity on issues like tip pooling.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 26, 2018

A new way to save big on pharmacy benefits? Clinical reviews

It is not uncommon for prescription plan costs to approach 30% of the overall benefit spend for some employers, writes Corporate Synergies SVP John Crable.

By John Crable • March 26, 2018

Starbucks closes all US gender pay gaps, plans to close gaps worldwide

Starbucks joins employers taking bold, decisive action to eliminate pay inequities for women and minorities — partly driven by the moves of activist investors.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 26, 2018

Humana will pay $2.5M to resolve pay discrimination claims

The company agreed to pay 753 women back wages and interest, and also promised to make pay adjustments.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 23, 2018

LinkedIn's Top Companies show the power of employer brand

Best-in-class companies continue to attract employees, even when embroiled in controversy.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 23, 2018

Tesla shareholders approve $2.6B compensation package for CEO Elon Musk

The news of Musk's compensation plan comes as employees across the country are finding out for the first time how their pay stacks up against their CEOs'.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 22, 2018

Despite ban trend, most employers still use salary history to set pay

However, many employers find salary history bans simple to carry out, and some have chosen to stop asking such questions, even without a mandate to do so, according to a new study.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 22, 2018

Ohio Chamber of Commerce launches employer opioid toolkit

Modules cover best practices for creating a drug-free workplace program, drafting workplace policies and providing employee assistance.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 21, 2018

Cybersecurity is struggling with diversity, but workers say mentorships could help

While minority representation within the field is slightly higher than the overall workforce, minorities are in lower-level positions and are paid less than their peers, according to an (ISC)² report.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 20, 2018

Small employers are adopting self-insured health plans, as large companies retreat

Self-insured health plans are supposed to cut costs, so why are large and midsize employers dropping them?

By Kathryn Moody , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 19, 2018

How Zenefits is moving its employee benefits business forward

At its core, the company wants to integrate, but also streamline, different moving parts, functions and capabilities.

By Ryan Golden • March 16, 2018

Super 8, Ramada shell out $73K for paying housekeepers by the room

While many expect the federal government's enforcement efforts to be less punitive with the administration change, the case shows that liquidated damages are still being used.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 15, 2018