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Social Security Wage Base Rising to $184,500 for 2026

The Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance taxable wage base will increase to $184,500 for 2026, up from $176,100 for 2025, the Social Security Administration said Oct. 24.

Fintechs’ Cash Advances for Workers Draw Suits as States Diverge

Fintechs offering workers early access to their pay are getting taken to court over hidden fees and lax disclosures, even as the industry has won concessions in state legislatures around the country.

Redwood City, California, Issues 2026 Minimum Wage

The hourly minimum wage for Redwood City, California, will rise to $18.65 from $18.20 effective Jan. 1, 2026, according to an update on the city’s website.

Santa Rosa, California, Announces 2026 Minimum Wage Rates

The hourly minimum wage in Santa Rosa, California, will rise to $18.21 from $17.87 effective Jan. 1, 2026, according to an update on the city’s website.

Standard Time Resumes With Implications for Payroll

Daylight saving time in the United States will end at 2 a.m. local time Nov. 2, and clocks will move back one hour to resume standard time.

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Meta, Shutterstock Settle With Engineer Over Sex Bias Claims

Shutterstock Inc. and Meta Platforms Inc. have settled a lawsuit by an engineer who claimed she was underpaid by more than $2 million.

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Northeastern University’s $725,000 Retirement Plan Deal Gets Nod

Northeastern University received preliminary approval for a $725,000 class settlement with workers challenging their retirement plan’s fees and investment options.

BNY Sued by Former Employee Seeking Severance After Termination

A former Bank of New York Mellon Corp. employee filed a federal lawsuit saying he was wrongfully denied severance benefits under the bank’s employee welfare benefit plan.

Rich New Yorkers Who Fear Higher Taxes Just Can’t Quit the City

For the wealthy, the biggest financial gain from leaving New York shows up in their tax returns. City and state levies can total 13.5% on incomes above $1 million and reach 14.8% for those earning $25 million or more.

States Tackle ‘Stay-or-Pay’ Contracts as Federal Efforts Wane

Opposition to employers’ use of “stay-or-pay” contracts has gotten traction in state legislatures this year, led by California and New York, as federal regulators retreat from efforts to rein in the agreements nationwide.

IRS Dispute Resolution Program Use Rises After Years of Lagging

Companies and individuals increasingly are taking alternative avenues to resolve their tax disputes with the IRS to avoid costly and drawn-out litigation.

Edelman Ex-Controller Sues NYC Law Firm Over Firing After Stroke

Edelman & Edelman PC’s former controller says the New York personal injury law firm illegally terminated him after he suffered a stroke and falsely accused him of embezzling money.

4 Kentucky Jurisdictions Increase Occupational Taxes

Three Kentucky localities are increasing their occupational license fee rates for calendar year 2026, while another increased its rate effective July 1, 2025.

One Point HR Solutions Resolves Employee Data Breach Class Suit

One Point HR Solutions no longer faces a class action on behalf of nearly 23,000 current and former employees who fell victim to a data breach after the parties agreed to the withdrawal of the case.

Germany Approves 2026, 2027 Minimum Wage Increases

The ordinance finalizing increases to Germany’s standard minimum wage effective on Jan. 1 in 2026 and 2027 was approved by its government, the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs said Oct. 29.