Waste Management to offer no-cost education to employees' dependents

The benefit, which Waste Management's Tamla Oates-Forney calls a "game-changing differentiation," will be part of a suite of no-cost offerings for employees and their families.

By Emilie Shumway • May 19, 2021

What employers need to know about the new COBRA subsidies

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 provides 100% premium assistance for eligible individuals under COBRA for a six-month period that began April 1. 

By Danielle Capilla • May 19, 2021

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Inside the rapidly changing world of employee benefits

As employers prioritize retention, benefits remain a crucial piece of business’ employee value propositions.

By HR Dive staff

Retention is key to solving the restaurant industry's labor crisis

As many restaurants struggle to bring on employees, others have had success with keeping their workers by creating a positive company culture, boosting benefits and offering clear paths for career growth. 

By Julie Littman • May 19, 2021

Gallup: 1 in 6 workers sticking around for health benefits

While employers are worried about healthcare cost, benefits remain a key aspect of worker retention — for better or worse.

By Katie Clarey • May 17, 2021

Going hybrid? Get a remote work policy, attorney says

"If an employer doesn't have a remote work policy in the handbook already, or even as a stand-alone policy, they need to add that immediately."

By Katie Clarey • May 17, 2021

Employers with geographic pay policies weigh changes as remote workers move

It is unclear, however, what such changes will ultimately mean for workers.

By Ryan Golden • May 14, 2021

McDonald's raises pay at US corporate stores ahead of planned worker strike

Ninety-five percent of the chain's U.S. footprint will not be affected, however. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • May 14, 2021

How hybrid work could impact employee benefits strategy

As historical lines blur between managers and workers, company leaders may be more involved in benefits strategy, sources told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • May 13, 2021

Chipotle to boost average hourly earnings to $15 by end of June

The chain also plans to hire 20,000 employees in the U.S. and is offering referral bonuses for crew members, apprentices and general managers. 

By Julie Littman • May 13, 2021

Walmart expands no-cost counseling services for US associates

Many employers have shifted their talent strategies in response to what the American Psychological Association has called a "growing national mental health crisis."

By Ryan Golden • May 11, 2021

Nike settles unpaid bag check claims for $8.25M

Security checks are a common topic in wage and hour litigation, especially in California.

By Lisa Burden • May 11, 2021

Survey: Employee financial wellbeing isn't just an HR issue, it's a DEI issue

A new survey of over 3,000 Americans underscores the financial realities of most vulnerable employees.

By Dan Macklin, CEO, Salary Finance • May 10, 2021

Chipotle owes workers $150M after violating NYC scheduling law, city says

The fast-casual chain failed to provide workers predictable schedules or advance notice of their hours, the city alleged in a lawsuit.

By Katie Clarey • May 7, 2021

3 ways to prioritize fairness in compensation strategy

Among other things, employers must remember that communication is key, writes Matt Bahl of Financial Health Network.

By Matt Bahl • May 6, 2021

Labor Department withdraws independent contractor rule

DOL had already delayed the rule, which the Trump administration intended to take effect in March.

By Katie Clarey • May 6, 2021

Cigna adds in-network virtual mental healthcare, highlighting focus on treatment access

Ginger provides Cigna customers with behavioral health coaching, therapy and psychiatry services through its app.

By Katie Clarey • May 4, 2021

Amazon to raise wages for more than 500K workers

The news comes amid a report that the National Labor Relations Board said a union's evidence could potentially overturn the failed vote at the company's Bessemer, Alabama, warehouse.

By Daphne Howland • May 3, 2021

One Fair Wage sues Olive Garden parent over tipping policy

The labor group claims Darden's cash wage policy fosters inequity and harassment, which the restaurant denies — claiming its workers earn more than $20 per hour on average.

By Julie Littman • May 3, 2021

Biden calls for 12 weeks' paid family and medical leave

The plan guarantees access to the leave 10 years after the program's installment. 

By Katie Clarey • April 30, 2021

Chipotle CFO: $15 minimum wage would be 'very manageable' with menu price hikes

A 10% increase to the burrito chain's pay would hike menu prices 2% to 3%, CFO Jack Hartung said on an investor call Wednesday.

By Emma Liem Beckett • April 30, 2021

WSJ: CEO compensation rose in 2020, despite pay upsets for other workers

Rising executive pay simultaneous with shaky company performances due to the pandemic has caught the attention of unhappy shareholders.

By Emilie Shumway • April 29, 2021

Biden mandates $15 minimum wage for federal contractors

The current rate sits at $10.95 after former President Barack Obama raised it via executive order in February 2014.

By Katie Clarey • Updated July 21, 2021

Brewing coronavirus liability shield laws create 'potential nightmare' for multi-state employers

"Every state and Congress is looking at something, given where the pandemic is," one attorney said. "Everyone is taking different approaches."

By Katie Clarey • April 26, 2021

Why — and how — to incentivize employee vaccination

It's time to figure out how to get as many employees vaccinated as possible, write EY health experts.

By Susan Garfield and Yele Aluko • April 26, 2021

Supporting your employees' mental health: where to start?

There are three things that you can do now to evaluate your current strategies and readiness for additional strategies and resources to support your employees' mental health.

April 26, 2021