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Compensation & Benefits

Subminimum wage reinstated

07/14/2025
The DOL announced on July 7 that it was withdrawing a proposed rule allowing some employers to pay workers a subminimum wage.

OBBBA may trigger overtime requests

07/14/2025
Already, news stories and social media posts are circulating suggesting ways for employees to take advantage of new tax savings even if they don’t currently earn overtime “required under the FLSA.” Because the tax shelter is immediately effective, expect employees to ask HR for ways to take advantage of the savings.

Extended leave for disabled spouse? Maybe

07/09/2025
Under the ADA, there’s no obligation to reasonably accommodate a spouse’s illness. But a recent case in California under that state’s ADA equivalent may portend a trend.

Trump DOL won’t charge double if you fix wage mistakes

07/07/2025
New DOL guidance tells investigators not to assess liquidated damages if the employer agrees to pay what it owes employees in back pay because of a mistake. That’s great news because it keeps the employer from having to pay double the amount otherwise due.

Paid caregiving leave is still missing from many benefits packages

07/07/2025
Paid parental leave may be common, but its lesser-offered counterpart, paid caregiving leave, is gaining ground as a top employee demand.

Health care remains king, but flexible work sees dip

07/07/2025
Health care and retirement plans continue to dominate the benefits landscape, but flexible work offerings may be losing steam, according to the Society for Human Resource Management’s newly released 2025 Employee Benefits Survey.

Retirement savings gaps highlight deeper equity divides

06/30/2025
New Gallup research reveals that only 59% of U.S. adults report having money invested in a retirement savings plan such as a 401(k), 403(b) or IRA—a number that conceals stark disparities in access and preparedness.

Rethinking pay in 2025: How HR can help repair employee trust

06/23/2025
BambooHR’s 2025 Compensation Trends Report reveals that satisfaction with pay is steadily declining, particularly among women and younger workers, while perceptions of transparency and equity are eroding. HR professionals have a unique opportunity to respond with compensation strategies that are both data-driven and employee-focused.

When interpreting what the law requires, pay attention to what the law actually says

05/30/2025
Increasingly, U.S. Supreme Court decisions turn on the exact language Congress chose to use when writing laws. The justices often rely on the ordinary meaning of the words contained in legislation.

Employers of all sizes commit to fostering employee financial wellness

05/27/2025
A report notes that small employers—those with fewer than 100 employees—still lag behind larger companies in the likelihood to offer various financial well-being benefits.