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The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) is now law—and it brings big changes for employers: new W‑2 reporting rules, new benefit structures, ACA verification requirements, and more.

At Noon ET today, I’ll be moderating a live Zoom panel with three of the sharpest tax and benefits minds I know:

  • Greg McKenzie – U.S. and international tax strategist

  • Liz Delnegro – Corporate and tax partner advising on regulatory and credit strategy

  • Jewell Lim Esposito – Employee benefits lawyer with decades of ERISA experience

📍 It’s free, it’s live, and it’s happening soon.
We’ll cover what’s changing, when it takes effect, and what employers should do now. No slides—just smart insight + Q&A.

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Where have I been? I took a short break from July 4 through July 14 to spend some time offline on vacation with my family. Thanks for your patience—and I promise this one was worth the wait.

The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) became law on July 4—and with it, major new tax and reporting obligations for employers. From payroll compliance to fringe benefit design, much of what’s in this law affects HR, legal, and finance teams directly.

To help employers get ahead of the coming changes, we’re hosting a live Zoom panel discussion (with time for audience Q&A) featuring three top minds in tax and benefits law.

🗓️ Thursday, July 24, 2025 at Noon ET
📍 Zoom: Register here
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About three years ago, seven plant managers lost their jobs following an investigation into allegations of betting on how many workers there would get sick from the coronavirus. Shortly before losing their jobs, a handful did not receive a bonus they felt the company improperly withheld. So they sued.

What happens when five of the most unsympathetic plaintiffs in recent memory claim state wage payment law violations? Continue reading

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I got an email last night from a U.S. Equal Employment and Opportunity Commission Commissioner. That email explained why the new “Know Your Rights” Poster that the EEOC touted in a new release was nowhere to be found for much of the day yesterday. Continue reading

“Doing What’s Right – Not Just What’s Legal”
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