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Fair Labor Standards Act

The law that defines qualified overtime under FLSA §7

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Jan 16, 2026
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How do federal labor protections apply to undocumented workers who face wage theft or workplace retaliation?

Undocumented workers are generally covered by core federal labor laws—like the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and many anti‑retaliation provisions—and can seek agencies’ enforcement or private suits ...

Jan 19, 2026

How does the Section 225 overtime deduction phase out with higher AGI and what are the exact caps for 2025?

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act created an above‑the‑line deduction for “qualified overtime compensation” effective for tax year 2025, allowing individuals to deduct up to $12,500 (single) or $25,000 (...