Compliance
Legislative lowdown: Allegheny County passes paid parental leave
The Pennsylvania county will require employers to grant 12 weeks of leave to eligible employees by next year.
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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Deel adds Snoop Dogg, Golden State teams to its partnership lineup
Deel’s co-founder and CEO said sponsoring teams like Golden State and Arsenal will help the HR tech startup connect with high-value customers.
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GLP-1s are shaping a new era of wearable benefits
Eligible Weight Watchers for Business members can receive a Fitbit if they hit certain milestones, the company recently announced.
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Changes to LinkedIn’s bonus program reflect HR’s emphasis on individual performance
LinkedIn employees’ end-of-year bonuses will be determined entirely by their individual performance starting in 2027, rather than a mix of individual and company results.
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Legislative lowdown: Trump officials suspend Microsoft, Adobe from PERM program
The administration said it was suspending a half-dozen companies from participating in a program that grants permanent residency to foreign workers.
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When higher wages are off the table, HR leaders turn to these strategies
Benefits pros say they’re considering paying employees more frequently, redesigning healthcare plans, and connecting them with already-available programs.
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Jennie Rogerson learned Canva’s leadership before heading up HR
Both leadership and people operations “are really shaped around what does the business need to achieve their goals,” Rogerson says.
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ICHRA is now CHOICE. Will more employers choose it?
Brokers and administrators are hopeful that the rebrand will help convince more employers to offer these health reimbursement arrangements to their workers.
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Legislative lowdown: NJ enacts rules clarifying ‘ABC test’ for independent contractors
The rules, which took effect on Oct. 1, provide more granular detail for employers that must comply with the state’s ABC test.
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HR leaders mull financial wellness against wages
Employers are considering a variety of ways to help workers feel better about their finances. But in the end, raising pay may be off the table.