The U.S Department of Labor (DOL) announced on Dec. 4 a notice of proposed rulemaking that would allow more employees—including cooks and dishwashers—to share in gratuities under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
DOL Announces Proposed Rule to Expand FLSA Tip Sharing
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Coworker’s happy-hour conduct supports hostile work environment claim
Janet L. Heins|Blog, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
By Kathleen Kapusta, J.D. A coworker’s alleged harassment of an employee, including running his fingers down her back, grabbing...
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Will Medical Marijuana Have a Place in Employee Health Plans?
Janet L. Heins|Critical Evaluation, News, Prescription Drug Plans, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
With 29 states and the District of Columbia now allowing the use of medical marijuana, employee health plans may...
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2018 Salary Forecast: Smaller Real Wage Increases in the U.S. and Globally
Janet L. Heins|News, Relationship Management, Salary Surveys, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
A December forecast reveals that, adjusted for inflation, employees in North America and around the world are expected to...
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Fast-Food Chains Enrich Their Education and Financial Wellness Benefits
Janet L. Heins|Educational Assistance, News, Relationship Management, Retirement and Financial Planning, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
KFC, Taco Bell and McDonald’s recently announced new or enhanced benefits to help employees, many of whom are hourly...
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CVS-Aetna Merger Could Change How Employers Buy Health Benefits
Janet L. Heins|Consultation, News, Prescription Drug Plans, Vendor Management, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
The announcement that retail pharmacy giant CVS Health Corp. is seeking to purchase one of the nation’s largest health...
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IRS Issues Transition Rule for HSA-Incompatible Vasectomies
Janet L. Heins|Benefits Compliance, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), News, Relationship Management, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
State laws requiring insurers to fully pay for male sterilization were poised to render health plans in those states...
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Crossing the Threshold—Small Business to ACA-Bound 'Applicable Large Employer'
Janet L. Heins|Benefits Compliance, Critical Evaluation, Health Care Reform, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Small businesses that are approaching the threshold to applicable large employer (ALE) status by reaching 50 full-time or equivalent...
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Overtime Rule Changes Are Coming, but Will They Be in Time?
Janet L. Heins|Influencing Government Policy, News, Overtime Eligibility and Exemptions, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
If the Labor Department fails to finalize a new overtime-pay rule before the 2020 elections, the rule struck down...
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