Understanding the New Federal Tax Law on Tips and Overtime: What Employers Need to Know and How to Prepare The federal income tax exemption for tips and overtime pay—part of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” passed on July 3, 2025—is not just a policy change; it’s a...
Overtime
What Are the Overtime Laws in Each State?
No matter which state you are in, you must follow federal overtime laws. However, many states have overtime regulations that are stricter than the federal rules. Because there are costly penalties for violating these regulations, it’s important to become aware of the...
Do we have to pay overtime for unauthorized hours worked?
Question: An employee worked unauthorized overtime. Do we have to pay them time and a half for these hours? Answer: Yes. Any overtime worked by nonexempt employees must be compensated, regardless of whether the overtime was authorized. We recommend communicating with...