OBBBA & Overtime: Upcoming Changes for 2026
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) introduces changes and new requirements for reporting overtime pay in 2026. The changes are required to enable employees to claim certain overtime deductions…
Compliance
IRS Announces No Changes to Tax Returns for 2025 Related to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) requires changes to tax reporting on overtime and tips. However, the IRS announced that, as part of the phased implementation of the OBBBA,…
Navigating Language Requirements for Workplace Posters in California
One often overlooked aspect is the language in which mandatory posters are displayed. California, known for its diverse population, has specific requirements to ensure that all employees have access to…
Mid-Year California Minimum Wage Updates Are Almost Here
Many cities & counties in CA will see minimum wage updates soon, and a few will implement industry-specific minimum wage increases. Employers must pay these new wages for hours worked…
How Is Your Company Communicating Labor Law Postings to Remote Employees?
What Are Labor Law Postings/Posters? Every employer should be familiar with labor law posting requirements. Postings are required Federal, State, or local regulations regarding employee rights under their employer. Various…
Cal/OSHA Has Approved Its California Indoor Heat Illness Rule: Here’s What It Means for CA Employers
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) approved a long-awaited indoor heat-illness standard on June 20, 2024. Before going live, the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) will have…
California Local Minimum Wage Increases Effective July 1, 2024
In addition to industry specific wage increases coming next month, several cities and counties in California are also increasing local minimum wages. Increased wages apply only to hours worked on…
Do You Have a CA Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP) Ready for the July Deadline?
California Labor Code Section 6401.90 will require eligible employers to enact new workplace violence prevention protocols by the deadline of July 1st, 2024. Resulting from Senate Bill 553 (SB 553), signed into…
California Employers: Prepare for Pay Data Reporting Deadlines
Since the passage of the 2022 Pay Transparency Act in the California Senate, employers with 100 or more workers and companies with 100 or more labor contractors that operate or hire…
The 2023 ACA Reporting and Filing Deadline Is Fast Approaching
Maintaining ACA compliance is an essential, albeit often frustrating, part of running most businesses. The complexities of the Affordable Care Act and changing healthcare laws and regulations in your state…
