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,…
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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…
What's the maximum you'll pay per employee in Social Security tax next year? The taxable wage base estimate has been released. According to the intermediate projection issued in a June 2025 report, the Social Security taxable wage base next year…
A federal district court in Texas has struck down portions of the EEOC’s harassment guidance, ruling that the agency overstepped its authority by asserting that Title VII requires employers to accommodate transgender employees' bathroom access, pronoun usage and dress preferences.…
Timekeeping failures create costly risks beyond payroll. A federal probe uncovered widespread overtime violations by a construction contractor, forcing the employer to pay nearly $600,000 in back wages and damages. Flawed time rounding and incomplete recordkeeping caused it. This case…
Should you withhold child support from a bonus or other lump-sum payment you’re about to make to an employee? You’ll be able to get an answer to that question from your state child support agency more quickly than in the…
