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Pittsburgh to cover sex reassignment surgery for employees
The city's mayor said the new coverage will help Pittsburgh attract top talent.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 23, 2017 -
Broadway landmark Ellen's Stardust Diner settles with NLRB, reinstates fired workers
A union representing restaurant employees sued the eatery, alleging it was surveilling employees when they participated in protected concerted activities, among other things.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 23, 2017 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Adeline Kon/HR Dive
TrendlineInside the rapidly changing world of employee benefits
Healthcare costs are climbing and employee needs are changing. How can HR professionals adapt?
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IRS raises annual cap on 401k contributions to $18.5K
Employees likely won't be aware of the IRS's updated cap, so HR must ensure the update is explained clearly and in detail to workers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 23, 2017 -
Deep Dive
6 tips to help HR survive open enrollment
Worried? Don’t be. We spoke to some benefits experts about tips to get through Open Enrollment 2017 in one piece.
By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 23, 2017 -
Should flexible work be the default option for most jobs?
Experts during a webinar hosted by 1 Million for Work Flexibility argued that the future of work may be letting people work wherever is best for them.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 20, 2017 -
Anthem parts with Express Scripts Holding, sets up own drug plan
The announcement could signal that insurance companies are waking up to the industry's discontent with PBMs.
By Ryan Golden , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 20, 2017 -
Retail workers value flexibility over pay
In the midst of the late-autumn hiring push, flexible shift scheduling and part-time work remain top-of-mind for retail job candidates.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 19, 2017 -
Trump nominates former top Congressional policy aide to head up EBSA
If confirmed, E. Preston Rutledge will lead the DOL division tasked with, among other things, reviewing the now-delayed fiduciary rule.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 18, 2017 -
Opinion
The millennial edge: How to use this generation as a competitive advantage
Millennials are challenging HR leaders and executives alike to rethink how they attract, inspire, cultivate and retain talent, according to David Osborne, CEO of Virgin Pulse.
By David Osborne • Oct. 18, 2017 -
Docking pay for bathroom breaks exceeding 90 seconds 'absolutely contrary' to FLSA
Employees must be paid for breaks of 20 minutes or less, a federal appeals court has ruled, upholding the DOL regulation mandating those payments.
By Kate Tornone • Oct. 17, 2017 -
Unnecessary low-value healthcare procedures cost consumers $25B annually
Benefits education may not be enough to solve the problem, however.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 16, 2017 -
California bans the box, outlaws salary history questions
Joining a growing trend, California has become the latest state to prohibit employers from asking about applicants' criminal history and previous pay.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kate Tornone • Oct. 16, 2017 -
Center for American Progress questions whether gig workers are paid enough
Large companies are driving down gig workers' wages by shedding their role as "employer," the organization says.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 16, 2017 -
ACA executive order still vague, but could impact employer healthcare plans
But it honestly comes down to this: Don't freak out about the latest news just yet.
By Ryan Golden • Oct. 13, 2017 -
Amazon ratchets up holiday hiring to fill more than 120,000 jobs
The company hopes to attract new full- and part-time workers with a generous set of benefits.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 13, 2017 -
US payroll complexity still ranks among top 40% globally
In an NGA Human Resources survey, 67% of respondents said technical, HR and payroll updates are the biggest complexity challenge.
By Ryan Golden , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 12, 2017 -
1 in 5 employees are unsatisfied with their mental healthcare provider, survey says
Nearly 50% of employees polled said they've been impacted by mental health issues in the past year, and most say it affected their productivity at work.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 11, 2017 -
ADP's Global Cash Cards acquisition raises employee end-user questions
The move signals a potential trend in payroll tech, but employers can't afford to roll out the service poorly.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 10, 2017 -
Deep Dive
As benefits homogenize, will tailored voluntary packages help companies stand out?
With a blend of collaboration and trust — and perhaps a small willingness to fail — organizations and their benefits partners can deliver made-to-order voluntary benefits that help build employee loyalty and increase retention rates.
By Ryan Golden • Oct. 10, 2017 -
Aflac: Workers have a false sense of confidence about their benefits
While 67% of employees surveyed feel confident about their benefits selections, few were able to give correct answers about their coverage.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 10, 2017 -
'Fearless Girl' firm pays $5M to settle pay discrimination suit
A Wall Street firm credited with supporting women has agreed to settle gender and race pay bias claims.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 9, 2017 -
Opinion
5 benefits administrator priorities for open enrollment 2018
It’s open enrollment season — the annual workplace ritual in which billions of dollars worth of decisions happen in very short timeframes.
By Shandon Fowler • Oct. 9, 2017 -
Trump's contraceptive opt-out sees first challenges
Both the ACLU and a state attorney general have sued the administration over Friday's announcement that it is opening up the ACA's contraceptive opt-out to all employers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 9, 2017 -
10K boomers retire daily, but struggle with healthcare costs
The average 65-year-old retired couple can expect to pay $275,000 in out-of-pocket expenses, excluding rehabilitation and nursing care.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 9, 2017 -
All employers now eligible to opt out of ACA contraceptive mandate
Federal officials told NPR that the administration wants to allow any employer to exclude health plan coverage for contraception if it has a religious or moral objection.
By Kate Tornone • Oct. 6, 2017
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