Tag: employee_benefits
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BLS Releases Employee Benefits, Job Flexibility and Tenure Reports for September 2026
The Bureau of Labor Statistics published new reports on employee benefits, job flexibilities and worker tenure, alongside data showing paid leave access and projected employment growth to 2035.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAEconomyEmployment and LaborFederal GovernmentFinancial Markets Bureau of Labor StatisticsEmployee BenefitsJob Flexibilities and Work SchedulesEmployee TenurePaid LeaveEmployment ProjectionsEconomic News Releases
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Amazon Raises Minimum Starting Pay for US Operations Employees to $20 an Hour
Amazon is raising minimum starting pay for US full-time core operations roles to $20/hour, with average pay near $24/hour, plus new banking and grocery discount benefits.
BusinessEmployment and LaborBankingEconomyUSA AmazonUdit MadanDay 1 FinancialFirst Tech Federal Credit UnionWhole Foods Marketemployee wagesemployee benefits
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Governor Lamont Enacts Law Expanding Benefits for Connecticut Public Safety Professionals
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed a new law boosting benefits for police, firefighters, EMS, correction officers, and National Guard members. The legislation offers college tuition waivers, mortgage assistance, and expanded health coverage, aiming to attract and retain public safety professionals.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementBusinessState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsEmployment and LaborEducationLegal ConnecticutNed LamontPublic SafetyPolice OfficersFirefightersNational GuardEmployee BenefitsConnecticut Governors Office
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Media Monitor: WIRED Reports Companies Cutting Employee Benefits Amid AI Investments
WIRED's Backchannel newsletter reports U.S. companies are cutting employee benefits, including 401(k) matches, with one firm citing investments in artificial intelligence as a reason for the changes.
BusinessScience & TechnologyHealthSocial IssuesEmployment and LaborEconomyArtificial IntelligenceMedical ScienceComputers and Internet Employee Benefits401(k)TTECBusiness InsiderWIREDCorporate PolicySteven Levy