On November 15, 2024, the Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Texas invalidated the 2024 Department of Labor (DOL) rule that would have raised the salary threshold for executive, administrative, and professional employees to qualify for exempt status starting July 1, 2024. The rule also included a planned increase for January 1, 2025.
A hotline where employees can share issues and concerns can save companies money in the long run.
One of the most important forms HR pros will encounter is IRS Form 941, the Employer’s Quarterly Federal Tax Return. The IRS uses Form 941 to determine how much an organization has withheld from its employees’ wages each quarter. In this blog, we will address the key components of Form 941 to provide readers with a clear understanding of this important tax responsibility.
Regulation reversals at the federal level may inspire state governments to take matters into their own hands, employment lawyers say.
HR pros know that compliance is crucial to their organization’s success. Although you may prefer to focus on more strategic objectives—such as recruitment, retention, or performance management—compliance should be a priority. Otherwise, your organization’s bottom line could be eaten up by federal fines.
To simplify compliance, here’s what you need to know about benefits notice requirements for 2025.
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A second Trump term may result in a number of people policy-related changes.
The IRS has announced key updates for the 2025 tax year, including adjustments to tax brackets, 401(k) contribution limits, and FSA maximums. These changes, influenced by inflation, affect taxpayers’ contributions and withholdings. Read on to learn about the updated figures you’ll need to know for the upcoming tax season.
For HR pros, workplace friendships can be a slippery slope.
What Is the FLSA?
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a U.S. federal law that establishes standards for minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor. For HR professionals, especially those managing smaller organizations, understanding the FLSA is not just a legal requirement but also a key component of fostering a fair and compliant workplace. With evolving work environments and the increasing complexity of employment laws, staying informed about the FLSA is essential to protect both employees’ rights and your organization from potential legal pitfalls.
The rise in unionization efforts comes as the NLRB flexes its muscle and younger workers speak up at work.
Employers whose employees are exposed to 80-degree temperatures or higher must provide access to drinking water, rest breaks, and shade under new regulations.
The Kamala Harris and Donald Trump campaigns offer differing visions of what enhanced support for employees with caregiving duties would look like.
Candidates are out on the campaign trail, but do you know where they stand on issues that impact HR?
As President Biden exits the White House in January, here’s what HR can do to get ahead of a President Harris or President Trump administration.
The candidate who secures the presidency on Nov. 5 will have oversight over the labor board and other key federal agencies that can impact US workplaces and their HR teams.