Several types of earnings would no longer be taxable for income tax purposes, according to plans put forth by President Trump. In his address to a joint session of Congress on March 4, 2025, Trump called for tax cuts that…
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The courtroom battle over DEI initiatives rages on. In the latest development in an important ongoing case, a federal appeals court has temporarily blocked a ruling that halted enforcement of key provisions in two anti-DEI executive orders issued by President…
DoorDash has agreed to pay $16.75 million to settle a dispute involving its practices on handling delivery workers’ tips, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced in a press release. Here’s what happened, according to an investigation by the Office…
The IRS recently issued updates affecting semiweekly tax depositors. Specifically, the Service pushed back two due dates for making deposits through the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (referred to as EFTPS) and other electronic funds transfer methods. Here’s what the…
A joint letter signed by the attorneys general of 16 states clarifies their support for DEI programs, noting the "important role of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility efforts … in creating and maintaining legally compliant and thriving workplaces." Massachusetts AG…
No one likes to do it, but for HR personnel and managers it’s part of the job: Sometimes, and despite their best efforts to make things work, they have to let people go. As stressful as a termination meeting can…
A federal court refused to dismiss a lawsuit filed by an employee who was fired after taking FMLA leave to recover from a stroke. The ruling puts a spotlight on two important questions. First, how much contact should employers have…
We recently gave you a heads-up about all the EEOC changes since President Trump returned to the White House. One notable change: Trump appointed Andrea Lucas as Acting Chair of the EEOC. Shortly after Lucas assumed control, she outlined her…
With tax year 2024 Forms W-2 out the door, it’s time to turn your attention toward the changes IRS has made for TY 2025 forms. The IRS released final versions of Form W-2 and Form W-3 for 2025 on January…
A lawsuit that accuses an employer of pressuring an employee to work while on FMLA leave will proceed following a federal court’s decision to reject the employer’s immunity defense. While much of the ruling is devoted to the intricacies of…
Employers are facing higher penalty amounts in 2025 for violations of several employment laws, including the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The information came in a final rule released by the Department of Labor (DOL) at the beginning of…
President Trump's anti-DEI initiatives have moved into the private sector. First up: Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has filed a lawsuit against Starbucks, alleging the company’s DEI policy illegally favors women and people of color. According to the complaint, Starbucks…
This employer had a perfectly good reason to let an employee go – but was still unable to squelch a claim of unlawful gender discrimination. How is that possible, you ask? Let’s look at a ruling from a federal appeals…
You already understand the need to have new hire paperwork, such as Form I-9, in order. Now with the spotlight on illegal immigration, that has become more pressing. One of President Donald Trump's new executive orders, Protecting the American People…
President Trump made significant changes to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) when he returned to the White House. Here’s what happened – and what it means for HR. New EEOC Leadership As expected, President Trump fired Karla Gilbride, the…
What should you do if you mistakenly pay out too much for one of your employer-provided benefits, such as your retirement plan? Plan sponsors have had some uncertainty about that ever since 2022. That's when Congress passed the Secure 2.0…
