Question: How do I calculate overtime when an employee takes PTO and gets paid for more than 40 hours in the workweek? Answered by the HR Experts: You’re only required to pay overtime when a nonexempt employee works more than 40 hours in a workweek. Paid time the...
Margie Reed
Payroll Laws That Typically Change in January — What Employers Should Watch at the Start of Every Year
January is more than a fresh calendar page. For employers, it is the most common reset point for payroll-related laws and regulations. Many federal, state, and local updates are timed to take effect on January 1, making the start of the year one of the most critical...
IRS sets 2026 business standard mileage rate at 72.5 cents per mile, up 2.5 cents
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced that the optional standard mileage rate for business use of automobiles will increase by 2.5 cents in 2026, while the mileage rate for vehicles used for medical purposes will decrease by half a cent, reflecting...


