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NORMAN, Okla. – February 3, 2026 – Nextep, a leading HR services firm, announced today that they have won the Best of HR Services® Award for the second consecutive year for providing superior service to their clients. ClearlyRated’s Best of HR Services® Award winners have proven to be industry leaders in service quality based entirely […]

If your employee needs health-related time off, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) may require your company to provide it. This FMLA 101 guide will help you navigate the process. Now that we’ve covered the basics, this guide will explain the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to help you handle employees’ leave requests […]

It’s that time of the year again! To stay current with the latest federal regulations, ensure your workplace labor posters are up to date. This helps you avoid potential fines and stay compliant. Several state compliance laws have changed at the start of the new year, which may require you to update your employees’ posters. […]

For years, HR teams have asked: If an employee has a 30-minute appointment, but it takes them an hour to get there, is that drive time Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)-protected? The Department of Labor (DOL) just gave us a definitive answer in Opinion Letter FMLA2026-2. For employers, this is both a compliance requirement and […]

In December 2025, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) highlighted seven specific Letters of Interpretation (LOI). Below is a summary of what this means for the employer and how these resources can be used to mitigate risk. The Big Picture: Why This Matters OSHA is signaling a shift toward a “compliance assistance” model. Rather […]

As we kick off 2026, we’d like to give you a heads-up regarding changes to Federal Unemployment taxes (FUTA) for employees in California, the Virgin Islands, and New York. Some states are subject to a “Credit Reduction,” which essentially means employers in those states pay a higher federal unemployment tax rate to cover outstanding federal […]

Check out some of the amazing things we did together in 2025 with our interactive year in review!

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) introduced a number of changes for employers. Luckily, Nextep is here to help! As our clients’ PEO and Employer of Record, Nextep automates much of the compliance, tax reporting, and administrative burden created by the OBBBA. While the laws change, our partnership ensures your business stays compliant. Here […]

On July 4, 2025, the U.S. President signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Public Law 119-21) into law. Since then, we at Nextep have been watching for the fine print from Washington. Here is a rundown of what is currently active law, what is retroactive, what is coming in 2026, and, importantly, what these […]

Many new or revised state law updates will go into effect in the coming months. Our Compliance experts have summarized regulations in your state that may impact your business. Follow the quick links below to find your state: FEDERAL UPDATE Paid Family and Medical Leave Effective January 1, 2026, the tax credit for employers that […]

What counts as “qualified” tips and overtime pay when you’re looking at tax exemptions? We’re here to break it down for you. One of the changes included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), passed in July 2025, introduced a federal tax exemption on “qualified” tips and overtime wages. This exemption only applies to […]

Federal and state laws govern pay and overtime exemptions. The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires overtime pay for non-exempt employees who work more than 40 hours per week. Some states, however, have added their own rules. Employees must meet specific salary and duties tests to qualify for overtime exemption at both the federal […]