What the Big Beautiful Bill Means for the World of Work

What the Big Beautiful Bill Means for the World of Work
A Workplace Minute – Special 5-Part Series

The recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill contains sweeping policy changes that will reshape the way millions of Americans work—and how employers manage payroll, hiring, compliance, and workforce planning. While the headlines have focused on the politics, the real story for HR and business leaders is how this legislation will affect everyday operations.

In this special 5-part edition of The Workplace Minute, we break down the most important and relevant workplace impacts of the One Big Beautiful Bill:

• Episode 1 – No Tax on Tips
  A closer look at the new federal tax exemption for tipped income, who it affects, and how it may change take-home pay and payroll practices.
• Episode 2 – The Overtime Tax Deduction
  What the new above-the-line deduction for overtime pay means for hourly workers—and for employers who track time and process payroll.
• Episode 3 – Green Energy Investment Rollbacks
  How the Bill’s rollback of clean energy incentives may stall job growth in one of the fastest-growing employment sectors in the U.S.
• Episode 4 – AI Hiring Rules Left to States
  Why the final bill removed a proposed federal ban on state-level AI regulation—and what that means for compliance with hiring tech.
• Episode 5 – The Big Picture from the Big Beautiful Bill
  A recap of all four episodes plus broader insights on what the Bill signals for the economy, jobs, and employer strategy.

Explore the full series below to stay informed and prepared. In an era of fast-changing regulations, staying current on compliance is more critical than ever. HR and business leaders should regularly review their practices and ensure they’re working with trusted partners for essential functions like payroll, tax withholding, I-9 verification, workforce reporting, and more. Being proactive today can help avoid costly mistakes tomorrow.

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