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Learn MoreMost state withholding tables coincide with the start of the calendar year. But mid-year adjustments happen too, and they can catch payroll teams off guard, especially when the new tables apply retroactively. Three states released revised withholding tables in 2026.…
In Trump v. Barbara, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected the Administration’s attempt to limit birthright citizenship by executive action and left intact the Fourteenth Amendment’s guarantee that children born in the United States are U.S. citizens at birth, regardless of…
Maryland added new restrictions to earned wage access (EWA) programs, becoming the latest state to reshape how these services operate. For employers with multistate workforces, it's another sign that EWA compliance is becoming increasingly state-specific. In April, Gov. Wes Moore…
Chicago employers with tipped workers can leave the tipped cash wage where it is — a scheduled July 1 step-up is off. The city's tip-credit phase-out, which would've raisedthe required cash wage, is paused for two years. The City Council…
A federal court entered a consent order against three Cowbell sports bars in Biddeford,Scarborough and Westbrook, ME, resolving a Department of Labor case alleging Fair LaborStandards Act (FLSA) violations involving minimum wage, overtime and child labor. FLSA Violations The Wage…
HR leaders don't have the luxury of rewriting their compliance strategy every four years. A recent Supreme Court ruling raises new questions about just how long today's enforcement priorities will last. In Trump v. Slaughter, the Court concluded that federal…
Payroll teams that pay nonexempt workers nondiscretionary bonuses should confirm those amounts are included in the overtime regular rate. A recent DOL investigation found that a Tennessee contractor failed to do so, resulting in a payout of about $1.73 million…
When employers fail to honor wage and hour settlement agreements, the Department of Labor's next step is to pursue a court order. In this recent incident, a Washington employer operating four restaurants allegedly backed out of a deal to settle…
The IRS has announced updated health savings account (HSA) contribution limits and high-deductible health plan (HDHP) parameters for 2027, reflecting standard inflation adjustments. 2027 HSA Contribution Limits Employees will be able to contribute slightly more to their HSAs next year.…
A California municipality has agreed to pay $93,000 to settle claims that it pulled a conditional job offer based on an applicant's criminal history without conducting the individualized assessment required under the state's Fair Chance Act (FCA). The settlement resolves…
If your employer plans to contribute to Trump Accounts, payroll has until July 4, 2026, to get it right. Coding errors made at setup create tax reporting problems that are hard to fix later. A June 17 Department of Labor…
Does a quarterly bonus trigger an overtime recalculation? A recent DOL opinion letter says it depends on how the bonus is structured – and one approach eliminates the need for retroactive regular rate recalculation. The question came from an employer…
A media company’s decision to fire a white anchor after she made a racially insensitive remark on live TV did not amount to race discrimination, the Fifth Circuit held, affirming a ruling in the employer’s favor. The sticking point: The…
Does a 30-minute unpaid meal break still qualify under the FLSA if employees can barely leave the building? A new DOL opinion letter says yes – and the reasoning matters for any employer operating a large or secured facility. The…
Mid-year minimum wage increases catch more payroll teams off guard than January changes do. Several state, local and industry-specific minimum wage changes take effect on July 1, 2026, including in Alaska, Washington, D.C., Oregon and several local jurisdictions. Minimum Wage…
For employers that rely on H-1B talent, a federal judge's decision to vacate the $100,000 H-1B fee removes a significant hiring barrier, though the legal fight is likely far from over. U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin in Boston struck down…
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