About this episode

This episode discusses the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and its impact on workplace benefits, focusing on tax breaks for tipped wages and overtime pay.

Join us for this three-part series covering how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act reshapes the workplace benefits conversation. This series features Hillary August, Stephanie Vasconcellos, and Ryan Liebl who provide insight into the benefits and compensation specifics of this new legislation. Part 1 spotlights new, tax breaks for tipped and overtime pay, updated employer reporting expectations, and a reset on fringe perks. Tune in for clear and actionable takeaways you can use with your leadership team, your HR team, and your workforce.

People in this episode

Host: Mayer Brown

Guests: Hillary August, Stephanie Vasconcellos, Ryan Liebl

Topics covered

• workplace benefits
• tipped wages
• overtime pay
• fringe benefits
• tax breaks
• employer reporting

Keywords

• One Big Beautiful Bill Act
• tipped wages
• overtime breaks
• fringe benefits
• tax breaks
• employer reporting

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Organizations: One Big Beautiful Bill Act

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