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Nordstrom says it reached 100% pay equity across gender and race
The department store said it will continue to work on equal gender representation at all levels of the company.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 13, 2019 -
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Report: NYC's $15 minimum wage worries business owners
Employers in the city told The Wall Street Journal they may need to cut hours, staff levels or both to accommodate the increase.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 12, 2019 -
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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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Tourism workers are the lowest paid of any industry, FSU study says
After analyzing data from about 12 industries, one researcher said the average weekly pay was $710 overall but just $311 for leisure and hospitality workers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 12, 2019 -
US companies to hold steady on wage increases in favor of bonuses
Two recent reports show employers are largely rewarding high performers and may seek to attract candidates with benefits instead.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 12, 2019 -
3 tips to survive a DOL audit of your FMLA process
Littler Mendelson shareholder Jeff Nowak taught employers a "Jedi mind trick" they can use once they receive a notice from DOL, among other strategies.
By Ryan Golden • Aug. 9, 2019 -
Happier employees lead to more satisfied customers
Every 1-star improvement in Glassdoor's 5-star rating scale equaled a 1.3-point increase in customer satisfaction on a 0- to 100-point scale, the company noted.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 8, 2019 -
How to approach inclusive parental leave in a male-dominated industry
Work-life balance and raising a family are top concerns for women in the oil and gas industry, so Halliburton opted to change its benefits and culture.
By Ryan Golden • Aug. 8, 2019 -
Ohio city bans tobacco use for its new employees
A smoking cessation program may be worth the investment for employers, but the local union questioned whether the policy would hurt recruiting efforts.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 7, 2019 -
Americans would rather talk politics, religion and health over money
Student loan debt was the financial topic respondents were most uncomfortable discussing, according to the TD Ameritrade study.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 6, 2019 -
Sponsored by Salary FinanceNew survey finds health insurance not enough to protect employees against medical debt
1 in 3 US employees with health insurance still have crippling medical debt. How can employers help?
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Pew: Most Americans favor raising the minimum wage
While debate on the federal minimum wage continues, some companies have increased their starting rates without a push from Congress.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 5, 2019 -
Hospital adopts benefit to convert unused PTO to student loan assistance
The program addresses employees' debt, while resolving the unused PTO dilemma — an annual forfeiture of $62.2 billion in lost benefits, said Tuition.io.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 5, 2019 -
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Amazon warehouse employees allege company failed to pay overtime during 'Prime Week'
The allegations follow other Amazon worker complaints over the past few years of workplace violations.
By Ryan Golden • July 30, 2019 -
Lower-income workers lose work time when they can't afford healthcare
Flexible spending accounts and prescription drug coverage were associated with reduced risk of experiencing cost-related barriers, a recent study found.
By Lisa Burden • July 29, 2019 -
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US wages rise in response to labor shortages, says ADP research
Studies are torn on whether wage growth will spike in a tight talent market, but employees have said they'd quit for a higher salary elsewhere.
By Kathryn Moody , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 26, 2019 -
DoorDash to change tipping model following public outcry
Under the delivery service's previous structure, workers received the same pay regardless of the amount tipped.
By Rosie Bradbury • July 24, 2019 -
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As workplaces grow crowded, so will doctors' offices, new research finds
A Ball State University study found a strong correlation between higher employment in the retail and healthcare sectors and prevalence of influenza.
By Lisa Burden • July 24, 2019 -
Deep DivePay transparency: How much should you share with employees?
Despite a growing demand for the practice, sharing pay information can invite drama for employers — from workplace culture issues to legal actions.
By Jennifer Carsen • July 24, 2019 -
Study: 37% of workers don't use up all of their PTO
Managers are crucial to ensure that employees both take their allotted vacation time and use it effectively, experts previously told HR Dive.
By Jennifer Carsen • July 24, 2019 -
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DOL opinion clarifies 'sleeper berths' guidance for truck drivers
The letter reverses earlier guidance that said employers could only exclude eight hours of a worker's sleep time from pay in trips of 24 hours or longer.
By Morgan Fecto • July 23, 2019 -
Midsized employers made progress in recognizing gender identity in 2019
Of the 1,300 employers analyzed by Namely, 10% provided more gender identity options than "male," "female" and "not specified."
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 23, 2019 -
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MTX Group to offer 1 year paid maternity leave, 3 months paternity leave
Lengthier parental leave allows parents time to balance work with family, but 12-month policies could be problematic for employers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 23, 2019 -
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6 key stories you might have missed midway into 2019
The talent shortage has emerged as a top risk for organizations this year, but FLSA and FMLA remain perennial headaches.
By Kathryn Moody • July 23, 2019 -
The economic cost of caregiving could double by 2050
An Urban Institute researcher found that, with an overall wage increase of 10.4%, the cost of lost wages per caregiver could be as high as $6,323 by midcentury.
By Lisa Burden • July 22, 2019 -
High-deductible plans can offer more access to preventive treatment under new rule
The IRS rule lists common services and products that now can be covered before enrollees satisfy their annual deductibles.
By Linda Wilson • July 19, 2019
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