Category: Breaking News

07/28/2025

Big Beautiful Budget Bill of 2025 – Tax-Free Overtime and Tips

The Big Beautiful Bill of 2025 brings a major win for America’s hourly and tipped workers. For the first time, qualifying employees can exclude certain tips and overtime premiums from federal income tax—meaning more take-home…

02/26/2025

4 Proactive Steps for Business Leaders During Increased I-9 and ICE Compliance Focus

Keeping up with immigration laws is more important than ever for businesses. With I-9 audits and ICE compliance in the spotlight, business leaders must be ready for potential inspections. Here are four steps to help…

12/18/2024

I-9 Audits expected to increase in 2025

As the new year approaches, it’s essential for you to be aware of the increased number of I-9 audits being conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). To stay ahead, ensure your team processing…

12/02/2024

DOL Overtime Rule Struck Down: What You Need to Know

On November 15, 2024, U.S. District Judge Sean Jordan in Texas vacated the Department of Labor’s 2024 overtime rule, which had increased the salary threshold for white-collar exemptions to $58,656 and was supposed to be…

11/13/2024

Why Texas is the Business Hub: 8th Largest Economy and Counting

Texas is leading the way as a thriving business destination. Our state’s economic footprint rivals entire nations—as the 8th largest economy worldwide, Texas has become a powerhouse on the global stage….

09/23/2024

Fraudulent IT Workers in North Korea May Pose a Cyberthreat to Your Business

The digital age has ushered in unprecedented opportunities for global collaboration and remote work, but it has also opened doors for a particularly insidious cyberthreat: fraudulent IT workers in North Korea. Trained and deployed by…

05/31/2024

How the New DOL Rule Affects Your Business

What To Do 1. Identify affected exempt employees that earn below $43,888 annually. Consider the impact on budgets and employee morale to either increase EAP exempt annual salaries and/or bonus or commission structures (up to…

04/26/2024

Final Ruling on PWFA and What It Means for Employers

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has released the final rule for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). This rule will come into effect on June 18, 2024. Here are the key takeaways for employers…

01/10/2024

What the New DOL Independent Contractor Classification Rule Means for Your Business

Employers, get ready for upcoming challenges in classifying workers as independent contractors due to significant changes by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). The Biden administration has officially revoked a rule that eased the classification…

11/30/2023

What do recent DOL opinions on FMLA mean for intermittent leave and holidays?

The Achilles Group recognizes the intricacies involved in compliance with FMLA regulations and aims to shed light on recent U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) opinion letters addressing two critical issues: the use of intermittent leave…