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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PCAOB Forms Resource Group to Address Challenges Facing Small Audit Firms
The PCAOB on August 26, 2025, said that it has formed the Smaller Firm Resource Group, an advisory group of audit …
Qualified Opportunity Zone transitional guidance issued
The IRS released transitional guidance on Qualified Opportunity Zones (QOZs) following recent legislative changes. The guidance addresses how investors and …
Tax Pros Urge Caution in 2025 Overtime Reporting
The new federal overtime deduction – adopted midyear but effective for qualified overtime earned beginning January 1, 2025 – has …