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Social Security Wage Base Rising to $184,500 for 2026

The Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance taxable wage base will increase to $184,500 for 2026, up from $176,100 for 2025, the Social Security Administration said Oct. 24.

Fintechs’ Cash Advances for Workers Draw Suits as States Diverge

Fintechs offering workers early access to their pay are getting taken to court over hidden fees and lax disclosures, even as the industry has won concessions in state legislatures around the country.

Redwood City, California, Issues 2026 Minimum Wage

The hourly minimum wage for Redwood City, California, will rise to $18.65 from $18.20 effective Jan. 1, 2026, according to an update on the city’s website.

Santa Rosa, California, Announces 2026 Minimum Wage Rates

The hourly minimum wage in Santa Rosa, California, will rise to $18.21 from $17.87 effective Jan. 1, 2026, according to an update on the city’s website.

Standard Time Resumes With Implications for Payroll

Daylight saving time in the United States will end at 2 a.m. local time Nov. 2, and clocks will move back one hour to resume standard time.

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Edelman Ex-Controller Sues NYC Law Firm Over Firing After Stroke

Edelman & Edelman PC’s former controller says the New York personal injury law firm illegally terminated him after he suffered a stroke and falsely accused him of embezzling money.

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4 Kentucky Jurisdictions Increase Occupational Taxes

Three Kentucky localities are increasing their occupational license fee rates for calendar year 2026, while another increased its rate effective July 1, 2025.

One Point HR Solutions Resolves Employee Data Breach Class Suit

One Point HR Solutions no longer faces a class action on behalf of nearly 23,000 current and former employees who fell victim to a data breach after the parties agreed to the withdrawal of the case.

Germany Approves 2026, 2027 Minimum Wage Increases

The ordinance finalizing increases to Germany’s standard minimum wage effective on Jan. 1 in 2026 and 2027 was approved by its government, the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs said Oct. 29.

IRS Finalizes 2026 Forms W-3, W-3SS

The transmittal form for filing 2026 Forms W-2 on paper with the Social Security Administration, as well as its counterpart for territorial versions of Forms W-2, were released Oct. 28 by the Internal Revenue Service.

California to Expand Family-Leave Benefits for Extended Family

California is expanding family-leave benefits to individuals caring for a designated person, under provisions that will become effective July 1, 2028.

Starmer Opens Door to Hiking Main UK Taxes in Looming Budget

Prime Minister Keir Starmer refused to rule out raising income tax, national insurance or value added tax at the upcoming budget, suggesting the government may break its pre-election promises in order to fill a growing hole in the public finances.

Missouri Releases Minimum Wage Poster for 2026

Missouri released an updated minimum wage poster for 2026 on the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations website.

South San Francisco Announces 2026 Minimum Wage

The hourly minimum wage in South San Francisco, California, will rise to $18.15 from $17.70 for calendar year 2026, according to an update on the city’s website.

Cognizant 401(k) Dispute Stays Alive as Judge Questions Standing

A dispute over Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp.'s 401(k) fee levels is moving forward, for now, after a federal judge requested more details about how fees are charged to plan participants.