DOL Proposes Rule to Reinstate FLSA Exemptions for Domestic Workers
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) proposed a new rule that would reinstate long-standing exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) …
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Miami Man Sentenced to 6.5 Years for $2.3M COVID-19 Unemployment Fraud Scheme
A Miami resident has been sentenced to 78 months in federal prison for orchestrating a multi-state unemployment insurance fraud scheme that exploited …
Midyear State and Local Minimum Wage Increases
Starting July 1, 2025, several states and localities will implement increases to their minimum wage rates. This article outlines the …
DOL Recovers Over $270K in Back Wages, Damages for 157 Workers
An investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) led to the recovery of over $207,470 in back wages and damages for …
Wall Street Veteran Sworn In as Social Security Commissioner Amid Agency Restructuring
Frank Bisignano, a longtime Wall Street executive and former chairman and CEO of Fiserv Inc., was sworn in as the new Commissioner …
SCOTUS Clarifies Differential Pay for Reservists During National Emergencies
The Supreme Court recently issued a ruling in the case of Feliciano v. Department of Transportation, addressing the issue of differential …
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IRS Announces Increases for 2026 ACA Employer Shared Responsibility Penalties
Rev. Proc. 2025-26 (July 22, 2025) Available at https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/rp-25-26.pdf The IRS has announced 2026 indexing adjustments to the applicable dollar amount used to calculate …
House Republicans Advance Tax Reform Blueprint as Dems Rally Against Trump Plans
After a false start Wednesday, House Republicans approved the Senate-amended budget framework, 216-214, setting up tax reform via the reconciliation process. …
IRS Issues Updated Rollover Notices for Retirement Plan Distributions
IRS Notice 2026-13 (Jan. 15, 2026) Available at https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/n-26-13.pdf The IRS has updated its safe harbor explanations for eligible rollover …