Ever since the Secure 2.0 Act laid out changes for workplace retirement plans, employers have been waiting for final regs from the IRS. Now, the regs are here. The 2022 law established new requirements, impacting 401(k), 403(b) and 457(b) plans…
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One-week paycheck delays would leave nearly eight in 10 U.S. workers scrambling to cover bills, according to PayrollOrg’s 2025 Getting Paid In America survey. That’s up slightly from 77% in 2024, showing that financial stress hasn’t eased up for the…
Sometimes, the payment of bonuses is at the discretion of the employer. But at other times, bonus payments are required under the terms of an applicable employment agreement. When that is the case – and the bonuses are not paid…
Intrusive, intimate questions. Unwanted physical contact. A senior official publicly engaging in inappropriate conduct at an office holiday party. That’s what happened at a county public defender’s office, according to a sexual harassment complaint submitted to the California Civil Rights…
The IRS has released proposed regulations, giving businesses needed details about tracking and reporting income based on tips. The One Big Beatiful Bill Act (OBBBA) had set October 2, 2025, as the deadline for publishing a list of occupations related…
Having trouble deciding whether an employee is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)? A ruling from a federal appeals court in a case from Texas provides some help. The court ruled that a highly compensated vice president of…
A California judge recently approved a $43.25 million settlement resolving a class-action lawsuit alleging that The Walt Disney Company violated equal pay laws -- a case that underscores how wage disputes can create material liabilities, force reserve adjustments, and disrupt…
Normally, an employee’s travel or commuting time is not compensable under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. However, when overnight travel is required, it can create additional overtime liability for employers. Here's what finance teams need to know. A federal…
Employers that don't want to require employees to turn in receipts for business travel reimbursement can rely on per diem rates. The General Services Administration (GSA) has issued a notice regarding its fiscal year 2026 per diem rates for business…
Heads up, Finance pros: HR might be coming to you soon for input and approval on new OBBBA benefits changes. Much of the media coverage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) has focused on overtime pay and tax…
As employers finalize their 2026 budgets, rising healthcare costs are forcing tougher decisions in financial planning and employee benefits. Medical and prescription drug expenses are projected to increase by 8.4% next year, with pharmaceutical costs climbing even higher, according to…
As finance and HR leaders develop 2026 salary budgets, errors in payroll execution can quickly undermine the impact of planned pay raises. Employees rely on their pay to cover rising costs and navigate an uncertain economy – and payroll mistakes…
