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New Trump DOL Opinion Letters Clarify Overtime, Bonus Standards

The US Department of Labor issued six opinion letters on calculating overtime, bonus pay, and other standards under the Fair Labor Standards Act and Family and Medical Leave Act.

Nebraska Decreases Tax Rates for 2026

Some of Nebraska’s income tax rates, including the rate used for supplemental payments and nonperiodic pensions and annuities, decreased for 2026, according to the state revenue department’s withholding methods.

Bellingham, Washington, Minimum Wage Rises to $19.13

The hourly minimum wage in Bellingham, Washington, is $19.13 for 2026, up from $18.66, according to an update on the city’s website.

New Mexico Releases 2026 Unemployment Insurance Information

New Mexico released its 2026 unemployment insurance tax rates and wage base on its Department of Workforce Solutions website.

IRS Publishes 2026 Standard Mileage Rates

Standard mileage rates for 2026 were released by the Internal Revenue Service in a Dec. 29 notice.

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New Mexico Releases 2026 Unemployment Insurance Information

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New Trump DOL Opinion Letters Clarify Overtime, Bonus Standards

The US Department of Labor issued six opinion letters on calculating overtime, bonus pay, and other standards under the Fair Labor Standards Act and Family and Medical Leave Act.