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Compensation & Benefits

Pay-transparency expansion leaves compliance gaps

08/25/2025
States across the U.S. continue to pass pay-transparency laws. But the U.S. Pay Transparency Index 2025 from beqom, a compensation management platform, reveals that even where laws are strict, compliance lags.

How to turn leave into a smooth, compliant process by utilizing tech

08/18/2025
HR teams are stuck juggling outdated systems, limited staffing and rising employee expectations, while employees are often left unclear on their options, timelines or pay. The fastest path to relief? Use technology to streamline leave from start to finish without losing the human touch.

More investment choices may be coming to 401(k)s under Trump order

08/18/2025
An executive order directs the secretary of labor to reexamine the Department of Labor’s past and present guidance regarding a fiduciary’s duties under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, in connection with making available to participants an asset allocation fund that includes investments in alternative assets.

Consider your options: PAID or opinion letter?

08/18/2025
By now, you likely have heard about the Trump administration’s renewal and expansion of the Payroll Audit Independent Determination program. Employers should know that there is another DOL-sanctioned option that’s especially useful if they’re not quite sure that what they have done is a violation.

Court rejects ‘indefinite’ ADA leave

08/11/2025
In recent years, federal courts have consistently sided with workers who have run out of leave and still need more time off before returning to work. However, there is a limit to how much time the disabled employee can take off.

Beyond overtime: What OBBBA’s payroll provisions mean for HR

08/11/2025
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act brings sweeping payroll and tax changes that HR teams must quickly adapt to—some already in effect as of Jan. 1, 2025.

Surprise paid leave law hits New Hampshire while Maryland delays theirs

08/11/2025
New Hampshire recently passed an entirely new unpaid leave law, but Maryland has again delayed implementation of theirs.

New state paid leave law changes kick in

08/04/2025
Five states and the District of Columbia have changed their paid leave laws to provide greater protection for workers and greater burdens for employers.

OBBBA includes changes for dependent care plans and day care

07/28/2025
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act provides employers with additional incentives to offer day-care benefits to their employees and assistance for employee dependent care expenses.

Which DOL regs could vanish? Top 4 to watch

07/28/2025
The Department of Labor has identified over 60 regulations for elimination. These are the top four regulations slated for elimination that most affect employers.