More women are speaking up about menopause challenges at work – and Rhode Island has become the first state to make menopause accommodation a legal requirement. The Ocean State’s latest workplace law took effect on June 24, 2025, requiring employers…
The IRS announced it isn't planning late-in the-game changes to tax year 2025 Forms W-2 and other payroll forms, such as the 941. That’s the case even though the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) says employees can take deductions…
When employees raise disability discrimination concerns, employers face a critical choice: engage properly or face legal consequences. Recent EEOC settlements totaling $110,000 show what can happen when companies get it wrong. Remote Work Accommodation Request Denied In Georgia, an employee…
Do you know what it means to be a “similarly situated” employee under the law? It’s important to have a clear grasp of this employment law concept, especially if you are contemplating or implementing a group layoff. A recent decision…
The IRS has started rolling out guidance on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which contains the no-tax-on-overtime provision and much more. Not only is HR 1 vast, but parts of it are retroactive, and that includes the overtime provision,…
A recent court ruling shows how a sex-based rumor crossed the line into harassment. It highlights risks HR faces when rumors go unchecked – and the actions needed to prevent hostile work environments and retaliation claims. Here are the details…
Nooses. White supremacy symbols. A manager who punished a worker for speaking up. That's what the EEOC says happened at a crane company -- and the fallout cost more than half a million dollars. But headline-grabbing figures and legal findings…
The IRS has explained how to handle taxes if a retirement plan participant doesn’t cash a distribution check and another check is issued. When a company’s retirement plan administrator issues a distribution check to a participant, federal income tax must…
Every savvy HR pro knows that employee allegations of sexual harassment are not to be taken lightly. Dropping the ball on conducting a prompt and thorough workplace investigation – and then taking swift remedial action if needed – can lead…
The IRS has released two revenue procedures, containing info employers need to ensure Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliance next year. The new numbers are pertinent as employers are researching health insurance plans and gearing up for open enrollment. As in…
Memo to HR: In ADA accommodation cases, be sure to conduct an individualized assessment of the applicant or employee before you conclude that it's not possible to provide a reasonable accommodation. Making blanket assumptions about what people with disabilities can…
Here’s an FMLA tip for HR pros everywhere: Don’t require an FMLA certification to include information you already know. And another important thing to keep in mind: Even if an employee taking FMLA leave doesn’t comply with your policy regarding…
While political headlines dominated the news cycle, the Department of Labor (DOL) quietly issued a new field bulletin that could reshape how employers manage wage and hour investigations. The update limits when the agency can seek liquidated damages under the…
On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act became law, with numerous tax implications for employers as well as employees. HR 1 extends many expiring provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). For example, the 2017…
A seven-figure age discrimination verdict should turn the head of any HR pro. In a recent case from Ohio, a state appeals court upheld a jury’s decision to go big in favor of a long-term CPA who was let go…
Background checks are essential to hiring – but even small compliance missteps can lead to significant legal risk and costly settlements. Barnes & Noble, for example, paid $600,000 after a single footnote in their disclosure form sparked litigation. For HR…
