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Some employers are putting health insurance in workers’ hands. Here’s how it’s going.
What ICHRA adoption looks like, six years after it first hit the market.
Courtney Vinopal is a senior reporter for HR Brew covering total rewards and compliance. Her reporting has appeared in a variety of print, broadcast, and digital outlets, including the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, PBS NewsHour, and Quartz. Prior to entering journalism, Courtney worked for the press office of the French Embassy in Washington.
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Legislative lowdown: Chicago delays phase-out of tipped minimum wage
A recently-approved measure stymies plans to phase out the tipped minimum wage by 2028.
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The Business of Benefits: ‘Recharge Fridays’ at Staffbase
Nearly every employee at Staffbase, an employee experience platform, is out of office each Friday in August.
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What rescheduling weed could mean for the workplace
The decision to reschedule state-licensed medical marijuana could prompt more employees to request accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Legislative lowdown: DOL rescinds Biden-era overtime rule
The annual salary threshold for executive, administrative, and professional workers to qualify for overtime remains at $35,568 for now.
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Some employers rethink 401(k) matches amid financial uncertainty
Retirement plan matching is a common employer benefit, but these contributions can take a hit when the economy goes south.
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Most employers aren’t touching paid leave, for now
Recent high-profile reductions in parental leave don’t seem to reflect a wider trend—at least not yet.
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Legislative lowdown: Trump administration proposes new category for fertility benefits
The proposed rule would support a pathway for employers to cover fertility as a “limited excepted benefit.”
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Tom Brady is pitching a GLP-1 benefit for healthcare workers
Healthcare organizations will pay $25 per covered life per month for a GLP-1 program offered by eMed, a digital health company.
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Legislative lowdown: Florida enacts anti-union law for public sector employers
The law is likely to affect employers in sectors like education, public utilities, and healthcare.