Comp & Benefits: Page 95


  • New Jersey bans discrimination against breastfeeding employees

    The law, which took effect immediately, has some provisions that go above and beyond the FLSA.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 11, 2018
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    Your 2018 benefits resolution? Getting the most out of what you have

    Go ahead, add that shiny new voluntary benefit to attract candidates. But don't forget about execution.

    By Jan. 10, 2018
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    Top trends in total rewards

    Trends in total rewards strategies continue to shift in response to the market, employee demands and even advances in technology.

    By HR Dive staff
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    401k auto-enrollment doesn't stop workers from taking on more debt, economists say

    Auto-enrolled employees in a new study aren't increasing their share of high-interest debt, however.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 9, 2018
  • DOL scraps 6-factor unpaid intern test

    Employers may have more leeway to use unpaid interns under the agency's new "primary beneficiary" test.

    By Jan. 8, 2018
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    Companies respond to GOP tax bill nixing CEO bonus deductions

    Pushback on the issue from corporations is a reminder of the perspective HR may bring to conversations around executive compensation.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 5, 2018
  • Study shows slight gain in number of employees signing up for voluntary benefits

    It could be a sign that such offerings will pick up steam in 2018.

    By , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 3, 2018
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    With US median base pay at $51,000, wage growth remains stagnant

    In 2017, the healthcare and retail industries saw the greatest wage growth. The tech industry, however, saw its growth slow.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 3, 2018
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    10 trends that will shape HR in 2018

    As a new year begins, trends in upskilling, compliance, benefits and more are poised to change how HR departments work.

    By , , Jan. 3, 2018
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    DHS may end H-1B visa extensions for those waiting on a green card

    The proposal could keep hundreds of thousands of foreign workers off U.S. payrolls. How will American employers be affected?

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 3, 2018
  • IRS announces 30-day extension for ACA 1095-B, 1095-C forms

    The delay, announced Dec. 22, should create a small measure of breathing room for some large employers and self-insuring companies.

    By Jan. 2, 2018
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    With savings from tax bill, employers say they'll boost wages, 401k contributions

    In the weeks since successful passage of the GOP tax overhaul, employers haven't been shy about their attempts to give back.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 2, 2018
  • 37 state and local minimum-wage increases take effect nationwide

    As the federal government continues to roll back regulations on business, some say employers can expect more legislation at the state and local levels.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 2, 2018
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    Even the HR department has pay equity issues, report says

    Women may hold the majority of management positions in HR, but a new report says that doesn't mean they're exempt from the gender pay gap.

    By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 27, 2017
  • Deep Dive

    Sustainability benefits: A people, planet and profit business strategy

    CSR and sustainability are inseparable in businesses that champion people and the environment.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 26, 2017
  • Union workers say no to Disney's wage proposition

    Nearly all members of the Service Trades Council Union (93%) rejected the two-year contract, showing the power of employees in a job seeker's market.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 22, 2017
  • EEOC wellness regulations will sunset January 2019

    The agency, however, doesn't plan to have new regulations in place until later that year.

    By Dec. 22, 2017
  • Bank of America to roll out extended PTO for investment banking employees

    Most U.S. workers wouldn't benefit from a similar provision, however, labor statistics show.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 22, 2017
  • UPDATE: Second judge blocks expansion of opt-out for ACA contraceptive mandate

    The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the rules in October, allowing employers to opt out on religious or moral grounds.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 21, 2017
  • Hawaii law provides a $70 daily stipend for eldercare

    Employers have recognized that workers with caregiving duties need help — and so have state governments.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 21, 2017
  • Contract workers tend to be experienced, highly educated and ambitious

    LinkedIn's study found that 73% of contractors have advanced degrees and qualifications, compared to 45% of LinkedIn members who don't identify as contract workers.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 20, 2017
  • As tax season looms, keep an eye out for W-2 scams

    Scammers can spoof company executives' emails and ensnare employees, and experts say HR is particularly at risk.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 20, 2017
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    Aon: Healthcare takeovers may mean big changes for care access

    Will healthcare M&As mean lower costs for employers and greater access to health and pharmaceutical services for workers?

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 19, 2017
  • New overtime rule proposal coming October 2018

    The U.S. Department of Labor says it should have a new Notice of Proposed Rulemaking out next fall.

    By Dec. 19, 2017
  • Bill would allow employers to provide 401k info electronically

    Some say that allowing electronic information transfers could save U.S. employers $200 million to $500 million per year.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 18, 2017
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    Telemedicine may prove key to fighting opioid addiction, but hurdles remain

    Physicians and opioid addiction specialists welcome the efficiency of virtual check-ins, but still insist on in-person follow-ups to fight relapse.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 18, 2017