Illinois joins a growing list of states to mandate salary and benefits information in job posts. Read more
The Surprising Endurance of Signing Bonuses
Employers are continuing to offer one-time payments at rates well above pre-pandemic levels. Read more
Chances are your “payroll strategy” isn’t as strategic as you think
A new study shows companies still view payroll as a regulatory and compliance function rather than what it should be – as a tool to enhance the employee … Read more
Burger employees banned from wearing face masks; Uber to face another contractor case
Burger staff are told they can no longer wear face masks; Uber has to contest another contractor case Read more
Location-based salaries: fair or unfair? (plus how to do it)
Companies want to pay staff less if they don't come into the office. Is this fair? And how should they broach the subject? Read more
McDonald’s franchisee fined for using child labor; government agency misclassified staff
Some staff have been paid too much; while other workers have not been paid at all. Check out this week's top HR stories that caught our eye: Read more
Egg-freezing slammed as an ‘anti-family’ perk; firms vulnerable to ex-employee attacks
A leading professor claims employer-provided egg freezing is actually an 'anti-family' perk, as it's cheaper for them to pay for this than lose key staff: Read more
Rage applying: worry trend or passing fad? (Plus how to spot it)
TikTok, it seems, is starting to infiltrate the world of HR – and not in a good way. And now it’s created another buzzword: ‘rage applying’ In any sensible … Read more
Googlers demand more ‘humane’ layoffs; Amazon and Disney set to axe even more staff
As Google, Amazon and Disney are all poised to axe more staff, Google employees demand to be laid off more compassionately: Read more
Uber wins right not to treat drivers as employees; paid time off isn’t salary, says court
The courts have been busy this week - ruling tht contractors are 'not' employees, while also finding paid time off is 'not' part of workers' salary. Read more