As the future of work arrives, HR pros need to rethink benefits strategies

2020 will be a year that reshapes many aspects of the workforce as we know it, writes Christine Latore of Equitable.

By Christine Latore • July 30, 2020

12 North Carolina McDonald's restaurants fined for alleged child labor law violations

It's not uncommon for fast-food restaurants to face allegations of such missteps.

By Katie Clarey • July 30, 2020

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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

Lyft seeks to ease return-to-work woe with custom ride-share benefit

The move is in part meant to assist employers as they decide how to bring employees back to their workplaces, a spokesperson told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • July 30, 2020

Taco Bell franchisee served overtime, misclassification claims

The assistant general manager position required "housekeeping, customer service, cash handling, food preparation, and other non-exempt work," according to the lawsuit.

By Lisa Burden • July 29, 2020

New Prime trucking company settles 2 misclassification suits for $28M

The parties spent more than five years in court, a stint that included a trip to the U.S. Supreme Court over the applicability of an arbitration agreement.

By Lisa Burden • July 28, 2020

TJ Maxx, HomeGoods, Marshalls agree to $31.5M wage settlement

Attorneys for the plaintiffs said the recovery is the "second largest wage and hour settlement in the First Circuit in terms of total dollars."

By Lisa Burden • July 27, 2020

COVID-19 tanked PTO requests, attendance platform finds

While requests made in January and February mirrored those made the year prior, PTO requests began to fall off in March, Namely said.

By Katie Clarey • July 23, 2020

10M could lose employer-sponsored healthcare as COVID-19 spurs job losses

Higher percentages of people could become uninsured in states that did not expand Medicaid eligibility under the ACA, according to a new study.

By Hailey Mensik • July 17, 2020

Visa believes Earned Wage Access can be key to financial wellness for hourly workers amidst COVID-19

EWA enables employees to tap into their wages in real-time, giving them greater financial flexibility and promoting peace of mind.

July 17, 2020

Why do pay gaps persist for US workers with disabilities?

Though the ADA is a "foundational" law, it isn't necessarily sufficient to tackle compensation disparities, one source told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • July 16, 2020

JB Hunt agrees to $6.5M settlement in California driver misclassification suit

Former J.B. Hunt contractors could get an average $20,000 settlement if a federal court approves the mediation for the 312 drivers.

By Jim Stinson • July 16, 2020

Gartner: Over 80% of company leaders plan to permit remote work after pandemic

Some employers are building support systems around remote work to make it a more permanent option.

By Ryan Golden • July 16, 2020

Amazon launches primary care centers for employees

Asked if it would consider expanding to the public at large, Amazon didn't quash the idea, saying it would "consider expanding the program to other regions."

By Rebecca Pifer • Updated July 15, 2020

Employer vacation, PTO policies worked — then came the COVID-19 stress test

Even those that crafted flexible policies pre-pandemic are now scrambling to prevent leave headaches later this year, sources told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • July 9, 2020

Supreme Court upholds Trump admin's ACA contraceptive opt-out expansions

The High Court's ruling provides a measure of clarity on a long-standing legal dispute over the Affordable Care Act.

By Ryan Golden • July 8, 2020

In-home health provider agrees to $12.5M wage and hour settlement

In addition to workers' claims about overtime, they also alleged they were denied pay for travel time.

By Katie Clarey • July 6, 2020

2nd Cir.: Workers' hours need not drop below 40 for fluctuating workweek pay

A class of Bed Bath & Beyond workers failed to show the store underpaid overtime by compensating them through the fluctuating workweek method.

By Katie Clarey • July 6, 2020

SCOTUS will not weigh in on salary history's role in setting compensation

The move leaves intact an appeals court ruling that prior salary cannot justify a wage differential.

By Katie Clarey • July 2, 2020

Pay parity: What is it and how does an employer get there?

Fair compensation requires both awareness and action, sources told HR Dive.

By Pamela DeLoatch • July 2, 2020

Maternity benefit platform Stork Club adds donor tissue coverage in new partnership

Fertility benefits may not be available to most U.S. workers, but research indicates larger employers are increasingly likely to offer them.

By Ryan Golden • July 2, 2020

'Reboarding' plans raise pay, safety questions

Many employers have centered the reopening conversation around the health and safety of employees.

By Ryan Golden • July 1, 2020

Chicago Transit Authority improperly calculated overtime rate, workers claim

The employees' shift differential wages were not included in their regular rate, the class action lawsuit alleges.

By Lisa Burden • June 30, 2020

Academic studies diverge on salary history bans' effects on worker pay

At least 19 states have in some way restricted an employer's ability to inquire or rely on pay history.

By Ryan Golden • June 30, 2020

Aldi to pay $2M to settle class-action wage and hour claims

This settlement follows a $10M one the company agreed to last year following allegations that several New York-based stores denied workers overtime.

By Katie Clarey • June 30, 2020

Starbucks offers mental health training for store managers

The training includes 30-minute modules focused on effective listening, encouragement and more.

By Emma Liem Beckett • June 30, 2020