Despite the simple and catchy sound-bites, the “no tax on tips” and “no tax on overtime” opportunities under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the “OBBBA”) have limits and require administration by both employers and employees. Most significantly, the tax savings are in the form of deductions, rather than exclusions, which means that tips and
California’s New Restrictions on “Stay-or-Pay” Provisions Require Employers to Review Repayment Agreements
A new law that took effect on January 1st, California Assembly Bill 692 (“AB 692”), significantly limits employers’ ability to require repayment of bonus, training, relocation and other retention-linked incentives upon a worker’s termination of employment. Employers with workers located in California should review and update their forms of offer letters, employment agreements