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Financial rebounds lag following pandemic pay cuts, survey says
Despite the slow recovery, most respondents were optimistic about their financial futures.
By Katie Clarey • April 22, 2021 -
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Biden urges PTO for vaccination, offers SMBs tax credit
Organizations with fewer than 500 employees will be eligible for the credit, Biden announced Wednesday.
By Katie Clarey • April 22, 2021 -
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TrendlineInside 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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DOL updates COBRA notices to reflect subsidy mandate
One such notice must be provided to eligible employees by May 31, the agency said.
By Katie Clarey • April 21, 2021 -
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Pay discrimination is top OFCCP focus, director says
Jenny Yang indicated that the department will implement the priority through both compliance assistance and enforcement.
By Kate Tornone • April 19, 2021 -
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Opinion3 tips to manage payroll complexities in the wake of remote work expansion
When considering payroll reporting tools, there are a few things companies should keep in mind, writes Payslip CEO Fidelma McGuirk.
By Fidelma McGuirk • April 15, 2021 -
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Taco Bell expands PTO benefits for managers, eyes filling 5K positions
At 1,200 company-owned locations, general managers will receive up to four weeks of accrued vacation time annually and additional parental leave.
By Julie Littman • April 12, 2021 -
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Pandemic has worsened work issues caused by substance abuse, report says
A pandemic requiring mass lockdowns tested employers' benefits, particularly mental health offerings.
By Kathryn Moody • April 9, 2021 -
Salary.com rolls out pay equity reporting toolkit
The offering and ones like it may be useful to employers, whom attorneys have long urged to identify and correct pay gaps.
By Katie Clarey • April 8, 2021 -
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Survey: Most employers plan to make COVID-19 vaccination easier for workers
Despite the progress public health officials have made, research suggests there are still barriers to overcome.
By Ryan Golden • April 8, 2021 -
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Volvo puts 24-week paid parental leave policy into drive
The leave is available to all parents. "We want to create a culture that supports equal parenting for all genders," Volvo's CEO said.
By Katie Clarey • April 1, 2021 -
Reality check: Amazon Care may not be that big of a deal
Currently, the effort is a more direct threat to employer-facing point solutions, instead of the more comprehensive offerings from entrenched vendors.
By Rebecca Pifer • March 31, 2021 -
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Pay transparency a top priority, say women in revenue-facing roles
Previous research shows transparency also may be more effective than pay negotiation training alone.
By Ryan Golden • March 30, 2021 -
As Trump-era tip pool expansion takes effect, DOL delays other provisions
The rules left intact will take effect April 30 as scheduled.
By Kate Tornone • March 25, 2021 -
Who's afraid of a $15 minimum wage?
A recent bid to raise the federal wage floor failed, but the issue likely isn't going away. And some big names have already pushed their wages way past it.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 24, 2021 -
Renewed push for federal paid leave contends with state, local patchwork
It's unclear whether a federal law would preempt state and local laws, which can be "maddeningly different," a presenter said at the 2021 DMEC Virtual Compliance Conference.
By Ryan Golden • March 22, 2021 -
The 2021 Identity of HR Survey
HR Dive asked 419 self-identified HR practitioners about the work they do, how they get it done and what impact it creates.
By Nami Sumida • March 22, 2021 -
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More than half of HR pros outsource benefits, payroll, HR Dive survey says
Practitioners may elect to outsource more tasks as the profession takes on an increasingly strategic role.
By Ryan Golden • March 22, 2021 -
Most pay equity laws stifle employers' ability to make progress
"Despite a growing number of state and federal rules encouraging pay equity, the U.S. is persistently behind in closing the pay gap," the CEO of Syndio said.
By Sheryl Estrada • March 18, 2021 -
Samantha Liss, Healthcare Dive
Attorneys anticipate EEOC vaccine incentive guidance 'soon'
The lack of federal guidance has resulted in a "gray area" for employers, one source told HR Dive.
By Ryan Golden • March 17, 2021 -
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Software consultancy Tandem publishes salary bands in pay equity push
"We know that job candidates from underrepresented groups are often less empowered to negotiate for their salaries," the company CEO said.
By Kathryn Moody • March 17, 2021 -
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15 stories that chronicle HR's year in a pandemic
As employers pass the one-year mark from initial shutdowns and safety measures, a timeline of stories is a reminder of what HR professionals faced.
By Katie Clarey • March 14, 2021 -
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Biden signs coronavirus relief law expanding FFCRA tax credit, unemployment funding
The law also contains a provision for COBRA premium assistance, stimulus checks for certain individuals and couples and other assistance for businesses.
By Ryan Golden • Updated March 12, 2021 -
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1 in 5 employees worked while ill during pandemic, signaling need for paid leave, says Just Capital
"To build resilience, employers should think long-term when it comes to health and safety," the non-profit said.
By Katie Clarey • March 11, 2021 -
DOL official: Employers paid 'close to $4M' for FFCRA violations
Helen Applewhaite, director of DOL's Division of FMLA and Other Acts, described last year's FFCRA implementation process as "intense" and "unprecedented."
By Ryan Golden • March 10, 2021 -
Biden's corporate tax hike would reduce output, jobs, wages, study finds
Raising federal revenue by increasing the corporate income tax would impose costs across the economy, the Tax Foundation said.
By Jim Tyson • March 4, 2021
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