Wage and Hour, Employer Liability Issues, Tax Reform

1 Big Bill + 2 New Deductions = Multiple New Challenges

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 7/11/2025

The freshly enacted “One Big Beautiful Bill” introduces two above-the-line tax deductions for tips and overtime wages. While these deductions offer potential savings for eligible workers, they come with new compliance...more

No Tax on Tips: Pragmatic Tax Proposal or Populist Tax Policy Nightmare?

Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP on 10/22/2024

Recently, both major-party presidential candidates have come out in favor of a “no tax on tips” proposals, though neither candidate has indicated how to implement one. There have been proposals from other legislators, though...more

New Alabama Overtime Tax Exemption and Employer Reporting Obligations Coming in January 2024

Burr & Forman on 12/20/2023

Alabama employers should be aware of the new state tax exemptions that take effect for certain overtime payments beginning on January 1, 2024. Alabama has temporarily modified its tax code to exempt from state tax amounts...more

[WEBINAR] Labor & Employment Law: What Changed in 2017

Best Best & Krieger LLP on 6/22/2018

Best Best & Krieger Labor & Employment attorneys discussed new legislation and case law impacting California employers - private and public. What Was Discussed -Legislation passed in 2017 -Wage and hour update ...more

Legal Issues Business Leaders Need to Know in 2018

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP on 1/17/2018

In recent years, the CFPB has struck fear into the C-suites of financial services companies. The agency was extraordinarily active in rulemaking that addresses every aspect of lending, prepaid cards and arbitration clauses in...more

Tax Reform Law Includes Paid Leave, Sexual Harassment Settlement Provisions

Fisher Phillips on 12/22/2017

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1), passed by Congress on December 20 and expected to be signed into law by President Trump in the coming days, contains several provisions that will directly impact employers and workplace...more

Key Legal Issues Business Leaders and In-House Counsel Need to Know for 2017

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP on 1/26/2017

1. With Wage and Hour Rules in Flux, Employers Need to Remain Vigilant - Expanding wage and hour obligations will continue to be a top concern for employers in 2017. As most employers are aware, in May 2016, the United...more

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