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Fte
Calculate full-time equivalent employees for compliance
Overtime Rule in 2026: The $58,656 Salary Threshold Stay, Duties Test, and the Compliance Checklist for Reclassifying Exempt Employees
The $58,656 threshold was vacated — $35,568 is the enforceable level — but salary is only a third of exemption; duties decide the rest, and reclassification lives or dies on time records and the regular rate.
DOL Overtime Rule Reversal: What the $684 Salary Threshold Means for Small Employers
The DOL formally vacated the 2024 overtime rule on May 14, 2026, reverting the federal exempt salary threshold to $684/week ($35,568/year); small employers who reclassified staff in 2024 should re-check duties tests and state thresholds before undoing anything.
Small Business Health Care Tax Credit: The Complete Employer's Guide to Claiming Up to 50%
Employers with fewer than 25 FTEs and average annual wages below the IRS cap can claim up to 50% of health insurance premiums through the Small Business Health Care Tax Credit. This guide covers 2026 eligibility, the sliding-scale math, Form 8941 mechanics, and the mistakes that kill otherwise valid claims.
How to Calculate Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) for Your Business: A Complete Guide
Learn the importance of calculating Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) for your business, a crucial metric that helps you understand your workforce capacity by converting employee hours into equivalent full-time workers.