Comp & Benefits: Page 33
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Chipotle agrees to $8M settlement in manager trainee classification suit
If approved by a court, the agreement will end nine years of litigation.
By Kate Tornone • Oct. 6, 2021 -
Chili's parent company to boost hourly employee pay to $18 by 2023
Brinker International also plans to raise Chili's general manager pay from $87,000 to $100,000 by 2025, a move that's part of the restaurant group's overall strategy to improve staffing.
By Julie Littman • Oct. 4, 2021 -
Trendline
Inside the rapidly changing world of employee benefits
As employers prioritize retention, benefits remain a crucial piece of business’ employee value propositions.
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Autodesk to pay ERG leads, thanks to Black Lives Matter
ERG support in the wake of anti-Asian violence also spurred Autodesk's decision.
By Caroline Colvin • Oct. 1, 2021 -
Pay cuts for remote workers? Not so fast.
Talent shortages led some organizations to change their approach from "pay localization" to "salary portability," according to sources who spoke to HR Dive.
By Ryan Golden • Sept. 30, 2021 -
Report: Apple gives store employees bonuses up to $1K
The company faces criticism of its working conditions from a group of employees, including some retail workers.
By Ryan Golden • Sept. 30, 2021 -
Hootsuite's CPO says bet on wellness benefits
Tara Ataya told HR Dive that the prioritization of "owl" mental health is working.
By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 29, 2021 -
Deep Dive
Why it may be time for a more compassionate bereavement policy
A viral LinkedIn post drew attention to the failures of the standard, three-day leave offered for bereavement.
By Emilie Shumway • Sept. 29, 2021 -
Payscale: Most employers lack a pay strategy for remote workers
The majority of survey respondents said they don't plan to dock pay for those who work from home.
By Katie Clarey • Sept. 29, 2021 -
Despite talent shortage, US remains hungry for hiring
ManpowerGroup's 2021 employment outlook survey shows that U.S. companies may face a talent shortage above the global average.
By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 28, 2021 -
34% of restaurant workers experienced more wage theft in 2021, OFW reports
During a webinar hosted by the nonprofit, DOL Secretary Marty Walsh spoke about growing wage and hour violations, which impact food service more than any other industry.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Sept. 27, 2021 -
Sponsored by Nava
Hidden mark-ups hike up small businesses’ healthcare costs by 25% — here’s how to avoid overpaying
What would your company do with an extra $2M?
By Brandon Weber, CEO and Co-Founder of Nava • Sept. 27, 2021 -
DOL expands fines for employers that keep workers' tips
The rule addresses fines for accidental or first-time offenses and is expected to take effect in late November.
By Kate Tornone • Sept. 23, 2021 -
Ikea operator nixes salary history requests
In removing salary history requests from its hiring process, Ingka Group joins a growing movement for pay equity.
By Emilie Shumway • Sept. 23, 2021 -
HSA distributions reached 'all-time low' in 2020, EBRI report says
The findings may be connected to an overall decline in healthcare utilization last year, the Employee Benefits Research Institute said.
By Ryan Golden • Sept. 23, 2021 -
Married co-workers head to trial, claiming boss said sick kids were wife's responsibility
The claims point to something that often trips up employers: the intersection of two employment laws.
By Katie Clarey • Sept. 22, 2021 -
Coalition launches ballot initiative to end the tipped minimum wage in DC
One Fair Wage said pandemic-induced labor pressure is increasing support to end the tip credit in the nation's capital.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Sept. 22, 2021 -
Prop 22 is a racial equity battleground
Because gig workers generally lack stable pay and substantial benefits, barring app-based drivers from employee status may present racial equity problems.
By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 22, 2021 -
'Fight for $15' union challenges NLRB joint-employer rule
The complaint is the latest challenge to the standard's ever-changing interpretation.
By Emilie Shumway • Sept. 22, 2021 -
SHRM21
SHRM: Pandemic fueled benefits expansion
"Virtual interactions created a new level of transparency and empathy at work," said SHRM President and CEO, Johnny C. Taylor.
By Katie Clarey • Sept. 17, 2021 -
Manufacturers plan to boost wages at record 3.5% rate
The tight labor market and high raw material costs are top challenges, according to the National Association of Manufacturers.
By Jim Tyson • Sept. 17, 2021 -
Sam's Club boosts minimum wage to $15 in bid to win more workers
The move makes the warehouse retailer's starting pay slightly higher than its parent company, Walmart.
By Maria Monteros • Sept. 17, 2021 -
Amazon pushes average hourly pay above $18 to lure 125K new employees
Some retailers are beefing up their workforces beyond holiday seasonal hiring, as employment in the sector has yet to reach pre-pandemic levels.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 16, 2021 -
Disability care company aims to fill gap in caregiving benefits
Melanie Fountaine and Melissa Danielsen co-founded Joshin to help serve the millions of families who have a loved one with a complex care need.
By Emilie Shumway • Sept. 16, 2021 -
OFCCP reopens door to request employers' reported pay data
The change is, in part, a reflection of the differing views of the OFCCP under the Trump and Biden administrations.
By Ryan Golden • Sept. 14, 2021 -
North Carolina can't escape claims its health plan discriminates against transgender public workers
Plaintiffs said the plan excludes trans enrollees by denying coverage for treatments such as counseling, hormone therapy and surgery.
By Katie Clarey • Sept. 14, 2021