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If you’re starting to hear questions about “no tax on overtime,” you’re not alone. Recent federal legislation introduced an above-the-line tax deduction for certain qualified overtime amounts for 2025–2028. Importantly, this does not change overtime pay rules under the FLSA or applicable state law, it’s a tax filing benefit that may be available to eligible […]

The phrase “No Tax on Tips” is getting a lot of attention, but it doesn’t necessarily mean payroll withholding stops overnight. In many cases, any federal income tax benefit tied to tips would be claimed on an employee’s tax return (as a deduction or credit), while tip reporting and FICA treatment typically remain the same. […]

Employment laws continue to shift quickly and 2026 is shaping up to be another year where multi-state compliance, pay practices, leave administration, workplace protections, and benefits strategy intersect more than ever. Our 2026 Labor Law Update provides a high-level summary of key federal and state labor, employment, and benefits law changes taking effect in 2026 […]

Keeping up with minimum wage changes is a key part of payroll planning; especially for employers with multi-state teams or employees working in different jurisdictions. For 2026, minimum wage rates are expected to change in a number of states, including Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, D.C., Florida, Hawaii, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New […]