Colorado, Arizona, Maine and Washington all passed minimum-wage increase initiatives Tuesday.

Colorado, Arizona, Maine and Washington all passed minimum-wage increase initiatives Tuesday.

As Election Day approaches and employees’ political passions continue to rise, employers should be mindful of their rights and obligations when it comes to voting and politics in the workplace.

Delicate communication challenges, benefits eligibility implications seen.

Wage gains suggest that a virtuous cycle may be beginning, and the economic expansion is far from over, says adviser Barry Ritholtz.

Aetna employee pilot program shows promising engagement and clinical trends.

Twenty-three states offer paid time off so that employees can cast their vote. Is your state one of them?

Misclassification liability is an area of substantial potential exposure, says employment attorney William Horwitz.

U.S. jobs continued to rise at a steady pace in October and wage gains accelerated, signs that the labor market and economy made steady progress at the start of the fourth quarter.

The state is partnering with Welltok to create a big-data wellness solution for its government employees.

Misclassification liability is an area of substantial potential exposure, says employment attorney William Horwitz.

What would a third-party White House administration have in store for employers? Here’s what Jill Stein, Gary Johnson and Darrell Castle say about minimum wage, healthcare and overtime and leave policies.

Jobless claims increased by 7,000 to 265,000 in the week ended Oct. 29, a Labor Department report showed Thursday in Washington.

The NLRB is concerned the ride-sharing company may be illegally blocking class actions and steps up enforcement actions targeting sharing economy.

Although a convenience when dealing with emergencies or staying in touch with family and friends, constant connectivity can create a tricky situation for employers.

These actions, including identifying exempt jobs and overtime patterns, will help employers prepare for the final regulations taking effect Dec. 1.

Employers who show appreciation for their workforce see increased engagement from staff.

Health and financial benefits are only the tip of today’s employee retention iceberg, says ADP’s Aldor Delp.

Building self-efficacy in a wellness program is key, says medical director Mary Jane Osmick.

Professional development and coaching is an important part of the culture at the benefits firm.