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

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A deep dive into financial wellness

Employee financial wellness may trending upward — but workers are still hoping for help from employers.

By HR Dive staff

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

PayScale: Nominal wages grow, real wages decline in Q2 2019

Real wages have decreased by 9.8% since 2006 if inflation is factored in, the index showed.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Morgan Fecto • July 19, 2019

ACA 'Cadillac tax' repeal passed in House, moves to Senate

Lawmakers originally delayed implementation of the tax last year, moving its effective date to 2022.

By Ryan Golden • July 18, 2019

Nearly half of workers in time-off study feel burned out

Despite receiving paid time off, nearly a third of respondents said their boss pesters them with work while they are on vacation.

By Kathryn Moody , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 18, 2019

Mercer: Employers may curb turnover with pay transparency

Organizations can't afford to be opaque about pay in this talent market, the analysis showed.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 17, 2019

Hospitality company awards year of free housing to Oregon-based worker

Only employees, not managers, are eligible for the "Work Hard…Live Free!" program, which first began in 2012, Vesta Hospitality said.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 16, 2019

Glassdoor: Job satisfaction is about culture and mission — not money

Andrew Chamberlain, the platform's chief economist, said "employers wrongly think pay and work-life balance" are the keys to employee satisfaction.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 15, 2019

As EEO-1 pay data portal opens, some question collection's usefulness

"Pay equity is a huge issue," Alston and Bird Partner Brett Coburn told HR Dive, "but I don't think it's going to be driven by EEO-1."

By Ryan Golden • July 15, 2019

CBO projects $15 minimum wage could raise pay but leave millions jobless

A $15 minimum wage plan would lead to wage gains particularly for low-income workers, CBO said, but it noted the outcomes of its assessment are uncertain.

By Ryan Golden • July 11, 2019

Young workers more likely to moonlight as living expenses outpace wages

Renting out space to roommates is another choice for many, according to a survey by Randstad US and Apartment Guide.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 11, 2019

California rolls out state retirement savings program

A lack of long-term financial planning is a problem that's on employees' minds, and they are looking to their employers to help them solve it.

By Jennifer Carsen • July 10, 2019

Mental health coalition launches assessment platform for employers

Employers may be looking for tools to make the business case for why mental wellness matters. This assessment aims to be one of those tools.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 10, 2019

Paycor: Organizations that offer at least 6 benefit plan types see a 138% decrease in turnover

Compensation remains workers' No. 1 consideration, but benefits are a powerful way to hold onto workers, a new study shows.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 10, 2019

Bloomberg: Amazon workers plan Prime Day strike in Minnesota

The stoppage would fall on the first day of the sales event and follow walk-outs at the same facility in recent months as workers press for better conditions. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Updated July 8, 2019

DOL clarifies overtime calculations for certain nondiscretionary bonuses

In an opinion letter, the Wage and Hour Division weighed in on an employer's recalculation process for both quarterly and annual nondiscretionary bonuses.

By Ryan Golden • July 3, 2019

Oregon passes 12-week paid family leave policy

The law is the first in the country to offer 100% wage replacement for low-income workers, who researchers say would most benefit from paid leave mandates.

By Rosie Bradbury • July 3, 2019

Workers expected to stretch July 4 holiday into 4-day weekend

Of those who told Office Pulse that they plan to show up on July 5, more than 1 in 4 said they would be hungover or extra tired that day.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 3, 2019

Study: More UK companies pledge to tackle gender pay gap than US counterparts

As U.S. employers commit to address unequal pay, they will want to consider how they intend to publicize pay data, attorneys previously told HR Dive.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Katie Clarey • July 1, 2019

Student loan debt tops college graduates' list of regrets

The results from a PayScale survey come at a time when some employers are debating whether to offer student loan repayment benefits.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 1, 2019

Employers turn to telehealth, wellness benefits as healthcare costs rise, SHRM survey finds

As the unemployment rate stays low, employers are expanding health-related and wellness benefits to win over and retain workers.

By Katie Clarey , Rosie Bradbury • June 27, 2019

Most employers offer educational benefits, but others cite cost and complexity as barriers

The most common benefits include tuition reimbursement, in-house training seminars and educational conferences, the IFEBP study found. 

By Lisa Burden • June 27, 2019

Research debunks myth that most gig workers can't find full-time jobs

Employees aren't the only ones who want to be recognized for a job well done; gig workers value recognition for their performance, as well.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 26, 2019

Chipotle's new bonus program includes an extra month of pay

The chain's employee retention play also includes tuition reimbursement, free meals and English as a second language classes once certain goals are met.

By Julie Littman • June 26, 2019