How The New Overtime Deduction Works And Who Is Eligible To Claim It

The IRS has released a set of FAQs to answer questions about eligibility, reporting, and limits for the new, temporary overtime deduction.
JD Supra

Unlocking the FLSA Overtime Exemption: What Retail and Service Employers Need To Know in 2026

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (DOL) recently issued Opinion Letter FLSA2026-4, shedding light on key aspects of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Section 7(i) overtime ...
HR Dive

FLSA misclassification is common, costly and completely avoidable

Sid Lewis is a partner at Jones Walker and leader of the firm’s labor and employment practice group. As a labor and employment law attorney, misclassification is by far the most common mistake I see ...
JournalofAccountancy

IRS clarifies how employees can claim 2025 tip and overtime deductions

The IRS issued guidance for workers eligible to claim the temporary deductions for tip and overtime compensation for tax year 2025 and is updating some income tax forms and instructions to help ...
JD Supra

U.S. Department of Labor Issues New FLSA and FMLA Opinion Letters: Key Compliance Takeaways for Employers

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently released a new set of opinion letters addressing recurring questions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).