Employer Checklist for February 2026
Here are the top 10 workplace compliance items you should tackle in February 2026, based on the latest labor and employment law updates: _____ Learn the realities of the “No Tax on Overtime” rules. Many misconceptions surround the new federal income tax deduction related to overtime compensation. Ahead of the Feb. 2 Form W-2 deadlines, we dispelled the biggest “No Tax on Overtime” myths and covered the top employer takeaways . We also created guides specifically for auto dealerships and California employers due to unique compliance challenges they may face under the new tax rules. _____ Prepare for workforce disruptions if you rely on global talent. The Trump administration just paused immigrant visa processing for people from 75 countries, beginning Jan. 21. We answered employers’ top questions and crafted four practical action steps you can take now to address the situation. H-1B Cap Season Reminder. While the “processing fre...