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Arise agrees to $2 million settlement with agents over claimed wage theft.

Arise Virtual Solutions has settled to pay over $2 million to more than 250 workers after being accused of improperly classifying them as independent...

Demand for Paid Time Off Hits Four-Year Peak, Approvals Fall Behind

In a recent report released on March 7th, BambooHR, a cloud-based HR platform, revealed that requests for paid time off (PTO) reached a four-year...

Several companies are exploring housing payment assistance for employees

A recent survey conducted by JW Surety Bonds, based in Pipersville, Pennsylvania, has shed light on an emerging trend in employee benefits: housing assistance....

LinkedIn introduces tools for career growth and internal transfers

LinkedIn has announced the introduction of innovative learning and hiring tools designed to foster internal mobility within organizations. These tools, unveiled on March 6,...

Minimal changes in abortion benefits by companies post-Dobbs v. Jackson decision

Following the significant 2022 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson, which overturned Roe v. Wade, a recent KFF analysis revealed that a...

California suggests maternity leave pay for teachers

As teacher shortages persist, a growing number of states and districts are considering policies to improve work-life balance for educators, including introducing paid pregnancy...

AT&T Broadens Maven Clinic Collaboration to Include More Fertility Assistance

AT&T is broadening its collaboration with Maven Clinic, a leading provider in virtual women's and family health care, to include fertility and family-building advantages...

Walmart overhauls educational perks to boost career progression

Walmart's strategic overhaul of its Live Better U education benefit program underscores a forward-thinking approach to workforce development that aligns closely with broader labor...

Lyft Boosts Driver Pay, Ensuring 70% of Riders’ Fares

Lyft has announced a significant adjustment to its driver compensation structure, guaranteeing that drivers will earn at least 70% of their riders' fares after...

Court overturns jury’s $365M award to FedEx employee

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a jury's decision to award $365 million to a worker who sued FedEx for retaliation. The...