Compliance
EU workers want to learn about their pay, even if employers aren’t prepared to share
One month after the EU Pay Transparency Directive still went into effect, HR leaders were still figuring out how to comply.
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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Low startup costs and reduced turnover spur more small business to offer 401(k)s
Some 31% of small businesses now offer a retirement plan to their employees, up from 19% in 2019, according to payroll and benefits platform Gusto.
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Legislative lowdown: IRS, Treasury release guidance for employer-sponsored Trump Accounts
These recent proposed regulations from the Treasury might help more employers decide whether they want to contribute to Trump Accounts on behalf of employees’ kids.
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The Business of Benefits: Bi-annual resets at Haven
Haven, a company that runs centers incorporating childcare, workspaces, and fitness, gives its staff one week off in July and December.
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Large employers are grappling with the high costs of GLP-1 medications
A downward trend in GLP-1 prices may not be coming fast enough for certain employers, as companies like Starbucks and PwC drop coverage.
Compliance
Legislative lowdown: DHS will impose additional fees on H-1B, L-1 employers
More businesses will be on the hook for a $4,000+ fee that’s intended to fund a biometric entry-exit system at border crossings.
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Why Micron switched to a continuous employee recognition program
The semiconductor manufacturer allows colleagues to recognize one another for achievements that tie into its values and business goals, such as AI innovation.
HR Strategy
Does outplacement need a makeover? Enter ‘outskilling’
Employers have historically relied on outplacement services to support laid-off workers, but such resources no longer feel relevant in the AI age, the CEO of Guild told HR Brew.
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The Business of Benefits: ASCAP’s employee volunteer day
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers hosts a company-wide volunteer day each year.
Compliance
Legislative lowdown: Federal court strikes down workplace-related mental illness reporting rule
The court sided with Exxon in a case that challenged OSHA’s authority to mandate that businesses report mental illnesses connected with the workplace.