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Trump’s Retirement Expansion Rests on Treasury, Congress Actions

President Donald Trump‘s push to expand retirement plan access for workers without employer-sponsored accounts shifts the spotlight onto the Treasury Department and lawmakers to turn the concept into reality and make it a long-term success.

Alabama Excludes Trump Accounts, Education Loans from Gross Income

The Alabama Legislature enacted a law amending Section 40-18-14 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to exclude employer contributions to Trump Accounts and employer payments on qualified education loans from ...

Milpitas, California, Minimum Wage Rising to $18.50 July 1

The hourly minimum wage in Milpitas, California, will rise to $18.50 from $18.20 on July 1, according to an update on the city’s website.

Maryland Bans Tipping for Earned Wage Access Services

Maryland is prohibiting earned wage access providers from soliciting or accepting tips from individuals, under a bill effective Oct. 1.

Texas AG Paxton Launches Investigations Into H-1B Employers

Attorney General Ken Paxton is targeting nearly 30 North Texas employers as part of an investigation into fraud involving the H-1B visa program.

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Colorado Ups Minimum Work Hours for Agricultural Worker Overtime

Starting Jan. 1, 2027, Colorado agricultural workers must work at least 56 hours in a workweek before being eligible for overtime, under a bill effective May 4.

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Aerotech Wants Stock Plan Class Axed Under New Appellate Ruling

Aerotech Inc. asked a federal judge to decertify a class of about 500 participants in its employee stock ownership plan, citing a recent appeals court decision casting doubt on class certification in benefit plan disputes.

Labor Department Looks to Join More 401(k) Forfeiture Arguments

The US Labor Department wants to participate in Third Circuit oral arguments in a pair of cases challenging how Honeywell International Inc. and Siemens Corp. handle forfeited contributions in their employees’ 401(k) plans.

Washington State Millionaires’ Tax Spared From Voter Referendum

Washington state’s new income tax on high earners won’t be put to voters, after the state high court ruled that it falls under an exception to the constitutional right to subject legislation to a popular referendum.

Massachusetts Judges Target Income Tax Ballot Question Wording

Judges on Massachusetts’ top court appeared poised Monday to throw out a proposed ballot initiative that would cut the state’s personal income tax rate over language they found potentially confusing to voters.

Arkansas Health Worker Fired for Kirk Posts Can Proceed With Suit

An Arkansas state health worker fired for Facebook posts regarding the assassination of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk can move forward with some claims in her suit alleging that her termination constituted retaliation for protected speech, a federal judge said.

Virginia Sets Garnishment Limits for Treasurer’s Liens

Virginia is setting wage garnishment limits for liens issued by localities, under a bill effective July 1.

Labor Department to Decide on Biden Overtime Rule by June 30

The US Department of Labor will make a “final decision” on how to proceed with its regulation governing overtime pay by the end of June, the government told a district court judge.

Brazil’s Supreme Court Maintains Restoration of Social Tax

Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court April 30 moved to resolve a lengthy dispute over the restoration of its 20% employer social tax for some industries in favor of restoring the tax.

Bakery Win on Out-of-State Pay Collectives Widens Circuit Split

Workers in New York and Connecticut can’t pursue group wage claims against Bimbo Bakeries USA Inc. as part of a Vermont-based lawsuit, the Second Circuit held in a decision that widened a lopsided split.