The new rules were developed in consultation with the SEC, the Labor secretary adds.

Tuition.io CEO Brendon McQueen says the new workplace benefit helps employers retain, recruit and engage employees.

Workplace flexibility leads to better work-life balance and healthier, more productive employees, according to Flex+Strategy Group CEO Cali Yost.

Latest gear isn’t just about simplifying administration; it’s about keeping workers engaged, according to Strive Benefits’ Saravanan Chettiar.

Companies need to evaluate whether they will either raise salaries to maintain an exempt status, or begin paying overtime when the employee works more than 40 hours in a single week.

Benefits tech isn’t just about simplifying administration; it’s about engaging employees, said Strive Benefits’ Saravanan Chettiar during the Dig|Benefits conference this week in Austin.

Workplace flexibility and well-being programs should be tied together to increase the success of both benefits, according to Flex+Strategy Group CEO Cali Yost.

The DOL's overtime rule is out and all employers, both large and small, are sure to be affected, says lawyer John Schifino.

The DOL's overtime rule is out and all employers, both large and small, are sure to be affected, says lawyer John Schifino.

The jump in minimum salary threshold will be ‘a huge deal’ to some employers and brokers alike, says adviser David C. Smith, who recommends bringing in experts to develop a plan.

Simplifying the application process is the first step in creating an engaging workplace culture, says Jobsoid’s Kelly Barcelos.

The founder and CEO of Justworks believes technology will dramatically improve benefits opportunities for small businesses.

The founder and CEO of Justworks believes technology will dramatically improve benefits opportunities for small businesses.

Many companies will have to conduct cost-benefit analyses in light of the new rules and determine whether or not they will need to reclassify some employees, which could potentially affect their benefits.

Employers can ensure their summer workforce plans are compliant by asking their benefit advisers for help, according to ADP’s Aldor Delp.

Workers who feel valued are more likely to stay with the company, saving employers on recruitment and even compensation costs, says Impraise’s Andrea Hak.

The DOL’s new rules, set to be announced today, offers a “token reduction” in the salary threshold for overtime pay and will cause harm to employers, says SHRM’s Lisa Horn.

No longer a benefit available only to academics, paid programs are making inroads at organizations in many industries, including companies such as convenience store and gas retailer QuikTrip.

Insurers frequently offer incentives intended to move employers to new models, networks and platforms, but they can be very confusing for clients, says CBIZ’s Zack Pace.

Benefit advisers can play a critical role in ensuring summer hiring compliance by communicating proper rules and classifications to employers, says ADP’s Aldor Delp.