Baton Rouge, La.-based FMOL Health is implementing a systemwide market compensation adjustment and raising its minimum wage to $15 per hour across all markets, according to a Jan. 27 news release shared with Becker’s.
The changes follow an analysis of thousands of roles across the health system, using national and regional data to benchmark positions against competitive rates from comparable organizations.
Jennifer Trahan, FMOL Health’s chief human resources officer, said the move reflects a commitment to remain a top workplace and offer a comprehensive total-rewards package that includes competitive wages, meaningful benefits and a strong mission-driven culture.
FMOL Health, formerly Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, has more than 20,000 employees and serves patients in Louisiana and Mississippi. Its latest compensation changes follow a $14 per hour minimum wage increase at the end of 2024, as well as a 4% base pay raise, paid parental leave and other benefits enhancements introduced over the past year.
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