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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor has issued four new opinion letters interpreting federal wage-and-hour law, providing guidance on overtime eligibility, bonus calculations, meal-break compensation, and pre-shift work …
Labor Department Issues Wage-and-Hour Guidance on Overtime, Bonuses Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump on Thursday promoted his administration’s “No Tax on Tips” policy, saying millions of Americans have already used the tax break to reduce their federal …
Trump Touts ‘No Tax on Tips’ Policy as Millions Claim Benefit Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — More tipped workers will be able to claim a federal tax deduction under finalized rules defining which jobs qualify and what counts as a “tip,” the Department …
Final IRS Tip Tax Rule Expands Who Qualifies for Break Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — A proposed federal rule could require employers to pay foreign workers wages more closely aligned with U.S. workers, a change aimed at reducing incentives to hire lower-cost …
New Visa Wage Rule Could Raise Pay, Limit Hiring Loopholes Read More
MALVERN, PA — Community leaders, employers, and advocates will gather this spring in Chester County to tackle an issue affecting workplaces across the region: achieving fair pay and expanding economic …
Malvern Event Brings Leaders Together for Pay Equity Breakfast in Chester County Read More DRESHER, PA — After years of whiplash caused by the pandemic, U.S. employers are settling into a steadier phase of compensation and benefits planning, tightening pay strategies while broadening benefits …
Pandemic Hangover Fades as Employers Reset Pay, Benefits for Long Haul Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Treasury and the IRS this past week released two sets of sweeping tax guidance that could reshape financial planning for rural lenders, tipped …
IRS Unveils New Tax Breaks for Rural Lenders, Tipped Workers, and Overtime Earners Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — A new report highlights the growing financial strain on Pennsylvania families, revealing that many are cutting back on dining out as everyday expenses outpace wages.
Dining Out First to Go as Pennsylvania Families Cut Costs, Study Finds Read More
BETHLEHEM, PA — Educator workforce challenges in small city school districts took center stage at a summit hosted today by the College of Education at Lehigh University, attracting Pennsylvania state …
Teacher Retention, Pay and Policy Lead Agenda at Lehigh University’s Small City School District Summit Read More
“It’s not about how much you make—it’s about how much you save and invest.” This bit of homespun financial wisdom is repeated by everyone from self-help authors to cable news …
The Financial Lie We Tell Minimum Wage Workers Read More