The KMA 2020-21 Benefits Survey Results are In!
In a candidate’s market like we are experiencing today, with rapid change and uncertainty, the need for strategic and thoughtful total rewards is more important than ever. Candidates will be considering more than just salary when accepting an offer or deciding to stay...
Five Pay Equity Considerations
By Kari Meillat, KMA Compensation Manager Pay equity has been in the headlines for years and remains an important topic in 2021. As states enact new laws, and the government focuses on pay discrimination for federal contractors and other employers, it is more...
Why Your Compensation Structure can be Your Strategic Advantage — During a Pandemic and Beyond
By Kari Meillat KMA Compensation Manager In the pre-pandemic “before times,” the US was experiencing record low unemployment rates, rising wages, and a very tight labor market. While the impact on compensation and employment varied widely by...
New Rule for the Regular Rate of Pay to Determine Overtime
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a new Final Rule for the Regular Rate under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The Rule became effective on January 15, 2020, and it marks the first significant update to the regulations governing regular rate requirements under...