Red Robin to settle claims over 'just say yes' break policy for $8.5M

The restaurant argued the policy demonstrated its "proactive commitment to providing Team Members with breaks anytime they want one."

By Katie Clarey • June 26, 2020

Army contractors to pay $1.1M to settle unpaid rest break claims

While federal law does not require employers to provide short rest breaks, it does compel them to pay for any provided.

By Katie Clarey • June 25, 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

In Senate, political fault lines emerge on paid family leave despite COVID-19

Even an apparent bipartisan consensus and a pandemic may not be enough to override fiscal and regulatory concerns about a nationwide law.

By Ryan Golden • June 25, 2020

Poll: Employers split between traditional paid leave and PTO banks

Of all the changes the pandemic inflicted, leave policies ranked among those most pertinent to employers.

By Lisa Burden • June 24, 2020

IRS: COVID-19 leave donation payments are not wages

The agency's announcement details one of several tax deductions and credits impacting employee benefit plans during the pandemic.

By Ryan Golden • June 24, 2020

San Francisco DA sues DoorDash, alleging widespread misclassification

The on-demand food delivery service told HR Dive it intends to fight to maintain its arrangement.

By Kate Tornone • June 22, 2020

5 cities with the highest tech salaries

Hired's annual salary reports are typically reliable predictors of the tech trends and salaries to come in the next year — but due to the coronavirus, these figures are all subject to change. 

By Cailin Crowe • June 19, 2020

From overtime to meal breaks, HR's FLSA handbook

HR Dive has compiled eight stories that encapsulate the most important pieces of recent Fair Labor Standards Act news.

June 18, 2020

Target sets $15 hourly starting wage

The retailer is meeting a goal established three years ago, and is adding temporary pandemic-related benefits like a bonus and paid leave.

By Daphne Howland • June 18, 2020

Blue Apron will make Election Day a paid day off

Recent discussions about the problems citizens face getting to the polls are prompting responses from the private sector.

By Ryan Golden • June 17, 2020

EEOC to propose 'de minimis' limit on wellness program incentives

A federal judge ordered the commission to revisit its earlier 30% incentive limit.

By Ryan Golden • June 15, 2020

Candidates want an employer that's open to benefits negotiations, study says

The COVID-19 pandemic may be pushing employers to make certain benefits more accessible to employees.

By Ryan Golden • June 15, 2020

COVID-19 disrupted fertility treatments, but could it boost benefits long term?

Some who had begun treatments lost their benefits along with their jobs, experts told HR Dive.

By Katie Clarey • June 11, 2020

4 reasons why TA programs are critical in supporting the continuous learning culture of a multi-generation workforce

A company's value is only as strong as its trained, educated professionals. Tuition assistance is key to educated staff.

By Adrian Stevens, former Vice President, Leadership & Professional Development, Change Management HR, Hewlett Packard Enterprise • June 11, 2020

Trump signs PPP changes into law

The Senate passed a bill that reduces to 60% the proportion of loans that must be put toward payroll and gives small businesses 24 weeks to use the funds.

By Dan Ennis • Updated June 5, 2020

Healthcare facilities split over use of FFCRA exemptions

The emergency leave law provides two separate definitions of the term "health care provider," the usage of which depends on legal context.

By Ryan Golden • June 5, 2020

Answers to wage and hour questions you're afraid to ask as workers return

Employers face a minefield of issues as workplaces reopen, particularly when it comes to wage and hour law, Fisher Phillips' Samantha Bononno writes.

By Samantha Bononno • June 4, 2020

Starbucks reopens with reduced hours, provides extended unpaid leave to employees

The chain's COVID-19 leave policy allows employees to take unpaid leave through Sept. 30 while also maintaining health insurance and other benefits. 

By Julie Littman • June 3, 2020

Panera franchisee to pay $4.6M to settle overtime lawsuit

The settlement stems from a 2018 class action lawsuit filed by assistant managers against Covelli Enterprises, Panera's largest franchisee.

By Alicia Kelso • June 3, 2020

For the first time, highest-earning CEO in S&P 500 index is a woman

Transparent pay policies can neutralize the gender pay gap between men and women holding the same position across most jobs, according to research. 

By Sheryl Estrada • June 2, 2020

Food workers' union calls on retailers to reinstate hazard pay

The organization noted that at least 68 grocery workers from companies it represents have died from COVID-19 and at least 10,000 have been sickened by or exposed to the virus.

By Krishna Thakker • May 29, 2020

Telehealth use grew 1.6 times since last summer, Blue Cross Blue Shield says

The pandemic has boosted usage rates, though the benefit saw growth in adoption before the crisis hit.

By Lisa Burden • May 28, 2020

DOL allows electronic retirement benefit disclosures

The change may aid employers recovering from pandemic-related disruptions, in addition to cutting costs by about $3.2 billion, the department said.

By Katie Clarey • May 26, 2020

Sherwin-Williams pays $3.6M to paint over wage and hour claims

The settlement class includes about 5,700 managers and associates, court documents stated.

By Katie Clarey • May 21, 2020

IRS allows employee mid-year health benefits changes due to COVID-19

The guidance is "welcome news" to employees facing financial difficulties during the pandemic, one source told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • May 21, 2020