Nebraska Enacts Mini-WARN Act – On April 14, 2026, Nebraska enacted the Nebraska Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (Act), which requires covered employers to give 90 days’ advance notice prior to a mass layoff or business closing. The Act takes effect on July 18, 2026.
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On April 13, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and IRS issued final regulations on the “No Tax on Tips” provision enacted under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The final regulations are effective on June 12, 2026.
Background – On July 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a tax and spending bill, commonly referred to as the OBBBA, into law. Among other provisions, the OBBBA allows certain workers an above-the-line deduction for “qualified tips” and “qualified overtime compensation” for taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 2024, and ending for taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 2028. Individuals must earn $150,000 or less ($300,000 if married filing jointly) in 2025 to be eligible for the tip deduction. The maximum deduction for tip income is capped at $25,000 per year, and the deduction applies only to cash tips, which include tips that are charged and tips received under a tip-sharing agreement.
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The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) is tasked with enforcing federal minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), as well as the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and a number of other employment standards and worker protections.
Generally, the WHD will initiate an investigation after a current or former employee files a complaint. In addition to complaints, the WHD selects certain businesses and industries for investigation. Occasionally, several organizations in a specific geographic area will be examined.
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Question: Can I deduct the value of a company-provided laptop from our terminated employee’s final paycheck if he doesn’t return it?
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Artificial intelligence (AI) has fundamentally altered how many employees perform their jobs, resulting in greater efficiency and increased productivity. Employers are seeking the use of AI to make their companies more productive and profitable.
While AI can be an extremely valuable tool in the workplace, its improper use may lead to costly mistakes and lawsuits for employers. Having a clear written policy on the use of AI in the workplace can help employees use such systems properly and reduce the risk of costly mistakes.
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how organizations recruit, communicate, and operate. Unfortunately, the same tools that are streamlining HR workflows are also fueling a new wave of sophisticated scams. From deepfakes of CEO voices to fake job applicants submitting AI‑generated resumes, threat actors are exploiting AI to create more believable, personalized, and scalable attacks. For managers and HR teams, often the first line of communication with external candidates and vendors, understanding how these scams work can help offer a first line of defense against common, preventable scams.
Continue reading“Peanut butter raises” are making a comeback in 2026, but are they helping or hurting employee motivation?
In this HR Chat, Rob and Jason discuss why more employers are moving toward standardized raises instead of performance-based increases, along with the impact these compensation strategies can have on morale, retention, and top performers.
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As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, it’s also creating new risks for employers. In this month’s HR podcast, Rob, Scott, and Jason discuss how AI is being used in workplace scams, including phishing attempts, fraudulent job candidates, and increasingly sophisticated tactics that can impact hiring, payroll, and internal communications. They also share practical steps employers can take to recognize red flags and protect their organizations from emerging threats.
For guidance on HR best practices, risk mitigation, and AI usage policies, contact hr@employco.com.
Join us for a practical, fast-paced webinar featuring industry leaders Rob Wilson and Jason Eisenhut of Employco USA, Lauren Tuckey of Tuckey Law, and Cary Miller of Food Industry News. This complimentary session will explore real-world scenarios, key HR compliance and legal risk considerations, and practical steps food industry employers can take to stay compliant throughout each stage of the employee lifecycle, from hiring through separation.
Continue readingEmployco proudly celebrates its 30th anniversary today, April 16th.
Founded by Bob, Rob, and Scott Wilson as a true family startup, the company has grown into a multi-generational business, with a third generation now helping carry the legacy forward.
Three decades later, Employco has expanded nationwide and stands as one of the leading HR outsourcing firms in the country. Throughout the years, we have delivered comprehensive HR and insurance solutions to thousands of companies—helping them achieve meaningful savings on workers’ compensation and employee benefits through the strength of our collective buying power.
We extend our sincere gratitude to our exceptional team, whose dedication and commitment to service have made this milestone possible. To our clients, thank you for your continued trust and partnership.
We are proud of what we’ve built—and even more excited about what lies ahead.
Watch our short video: Employco’s 30th Anniversary!
