Larger organizations have already been using the lure of better benefits to attract candidates. A new study shows that small businesses are joining the fray of the talent war by rolling out the best benefits they can muster.

By Dinita L. James, Gonzalez Law, LLC
The Arizona minimum wage is set to go to $11 an hour, up from $10.50, on January 1, a result of voters passing Proposition 206, the Fair Wages and Healthy Families Act, in 2016.

Stock awards have become a key compensation vehicle used by boards in their efforts to better align pay and performance for the long term, almost entirely replacing stock options, according to the new report, CEO and Executive Compensation Practices: 2018 Edition, released by The Conference Board, Gallagher, and MyLogIQ.

By David Banks, Attorney, Cades Schutte LLP
A new law taking effect in Hawaii on January 1 prohibits prospective employers from requesting or considering a job applicant’s wage or salary history as part of an employment application process or compensation offer.

By Don A. Mazursky
In a recent Private Letter Ruling (PLR), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) authorized making 401(k) plan contributions to participants who repay their student loans instead of contributing to the plan.

If you thought the pay gap issue was limited to just gender, think again. A new study by beqom—a cloud-based compensation software provider—reveals that age, race, and gender can affect U.S. employees’ compensation.

By Dinesh Sheth, CEO & Founder, Green Circle Health
A struggle many employers face is deriving the most value from their benefits investments and encouraging employee participation in company health and wellness programs. To derive the most value from their benefits investments, employers must develop a clearly defined communications strategy to educate employees on their benefits and ensure their programs are personalized to an employee’s unique needs.