--- title: The Top Tips of 2025 description: We gathered a handful of the most popular tips of 2025 to close out the year. image: https://sbshrs.adpinfo.com/hubfs/Elizabeth/ToW_Email_Banner_The%20Top%20Tips%20of%202025.png --- [![ADP® logo](https://sbshrs.adpinfo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo/ADP_logo.png?width=55&height=25&name=ADP_logo.png "ADP® logo")](https://www.adp.com/?utm_medium=display&utm_source=https://sbshrs.adpinfo.com/blog&utm_campaign=SBS_FY24_Q1_HR+Tip+of+the+Week+UTM&elqCampaignId=43754) - [Tip of the Week](https://sbshrs.adpinfo.com/blog) - Topics - [Compliance](https://sbshrs.adpinfo.com/blog/topic/compliance) - [Employee benefits](https://sbshrs.adpinfo.com/blog/topic/employee-benefits) - [Hiring and onboarding](https://sbshrs.adpinfo.com/blog/topic/hiring-and-onboarding) - [HR101](https://sbshrs.adpinfo.com/blog/topic/hr101) - [Nondiscrimination](https://sbshrs.adpinfo.com/blog/topic/nondiscrimination) - [Pay](https://sbshrs.adpinfo.com/blog/topic/pay) - [Performance management](https://sbshrs.adpinfo.com/blog/topic/performance) - [Policies](https://sbshrs.adpinfo.com/blog/topic/policies) - [Termination](https://sbshrs.adpinfo.com/blog/topic/termination) - [Training and development](https://sbshrs.adpinfo.com/blog/topic/training-and-development) - [Workplace safety](https://sbshrs.adpinfo.com/blog/topic/workplace-safety) - [Webinars](https://sbshrs.adpinfo.com/hrwebcasts) - [Podcast](https://hrpreneur.podbean.com/) - Resources - [Newsletter](https://sbshrs.adpinfo.com/newsletter) - [ACA Reporting Road Map](https://sbshrs.adpinfo.com/aca-road-map) - [FLSA & Overtime Rule Guide](https://sbshrs.adpinfo.com/flsa) - [COVID-19 Resource Center](https://sbshrs.adpinfo.com/covid19) ## HR Tip of the Week Posted on December 22, 2025 |  [Pay](https://sbshrs.adpinfo.com/blog/topic/pay), [Year-End](https://sbshrs.adpinfo.com/blog/topic/year-end) # The Top Tips of 2025 ![Cheerful team having a meeting in an office](https://sbshrs.adpinfo.com/hubfs/Elizabeth/ToW_Email_Banner_The%20Top%20Tips%20of%202025.png) We gathered the most popular HR tips of 2025 to close out the year. Dive into these tips on wages and more to refresh your knowledge on some key topics and important requirements to know. --- ## Minimum Salary Requirements for Overtime Exemption in 2026 The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires that employers pay non-exempt employees overtime for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours in a workweek. Some states require overtime in additional circumstances. However, there are federal and state exemptions from these requirements for employees who meet certain salary and duties tests. Here are some [key points to know for both federal and state exemptions from overtime](https://sbshrs.adpinfo.com/blog/minimum-salary-requirements-for-overtime-exemption-in-2026) for 2026. [![Read the blog](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/342754/interactive-201848009372.png)](https://sbshrs.adpinfo.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLIsmrzzgvnhACfvFwAbZwFNAATEVqgYFJKjJOK%2F7ghq5RHUk0n6Y0gu4SLFFOxlvRdVzTXFgZGynSjEJh1HHyOknvqrrTkLi1HoA44h9cxm%2FSswbKRSuDgcTVWF0m80ZlMrgUSnGtGPc8dMXOj7h59SQHUZkYG0mGidsMXrG%2BzXbvWEzPJx%2FDQKrPJSzOO5ZQWF8G1LBevFCRaXsJxzPU8S4bDWaZ1iBykjupbAVQ2LEDYv2zcQg0cO%2BvtADA%3D%3D&webInteractiveContentId=201848009372&portalId=342754) --- ## Your Guide to 2026 Minimum Wages Nearly 20 states and more than 40 local jurisdictions will increase their minimum wage rates on January 1, 2026. [Here is a summary of these changes and guidelines](https://sbshrs.adpinfo.com/blog/your-guide-to-2026-minimum-wages) to help you understand these minimum wage requirements. [![Read the blog](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/342754/interactive-201819601480.png)](https://sbshrs.adpinfo.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLLse%2B1zeeWPWzoZDMOCMdiwUp3sVIfSjPfozf8MeIEZfy%2FwratAgKdjYZlqpTpJx3hISmQQMJ%2BbzrEvJdeaypsQYJmQ8RQ8RL71%2FCuOUY2WL4wI4XZISAxbMWDOJ27UqVcf3ss9SUJn%2FDjRDVGiwPYPmylHCay5eWViNohchwzyPpXg7ziBWWrwXtIarfSckCW0w0DJmBkXP72VdB1FI4LisfU%3D&webInteractiveContentId=201819601480&portalId=342754) --- ## Avoid Asking Employees These 8 Questions Sometimes an employer’s seemingly harmless questions can be problematic because they may violate certain laws or get in the way of a productive and engaged workforce. [Here are eight questions to avoid and why.](https://sbshrs.adpinfo.com/blog/avoid-asking-employees-these-8-questions) [![Read the blog](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/342754/interactive-201819601486.png)](https://sbshrs.adpinfo.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLIgYEumvTGxYeMeEeRO3b9D%2BUXoBQpmvgy9QMpT0Bpbj%2B2GqrEKsaRE2Wc4LkbdaB4O%2BvzD6LcNxEPhAtqkSB6VMae%2BkpIj7sCONymHPnmfGTRhgoqrmO8qzEl89O70w7qhgiPGo1lt3XlsSGMaDOblfC01Ik0cY2U%2Fsjvwsz%2BReRT5ZcnGbI%2BC4tAM%2BuZ%2FXv2ROKHUZNZtBJf8py6t0egu6EXiWPZeLXqLsw%3D%3D&webInteractiveContentId=201819601486&portalId=342754) --- ## Reminder: End-of-Year Notice Requirements for Employers Ten states and at least one city require employers to provide employees with notices about the state and/or federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and certain other tax credits. The EITC is a refundable income tax credit for low- to moderate-income workers. In many cases, the notice is required annually and is based on where the employee performs work. We summarize [these state and local requirements.](https://sbshrs.adpinfo.com/blog/reminder-end-of-year-notice-requirements-for-employers) [![Read the blog](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/342754/interactive-201819601490.png)](https://sbshrs.adpinfo.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLLHoQiUcjLKumz1S2tLBWHlykOLWdAbVXReBUHg7jaDCl2aCvIyU5NKfGqLFAdkGoEpOprqZYVnASq6vgVoehTZvkaag81U9tFZXlNLtxVeaoTrx65AYqpPaFI9HxQN6TrGyXdvwPVhLZ%2Bup9WuVm0iVmSNk9k8%2FPS7MOMkvdLHv9ZHmi5PhjJaPWvVJIyi%2FmIEG%2BorWBG2dBhuX2n3apGIjwawLTSB3v5ucPjlNRoMTn7VqcEYz2W8&webInteractiveContentId=201819601490&portalId=342754) --- ## Paid Sick Leave Laws: The Updated Landscape The continued changes to sick leave laws can be especially challenging for employers who operate in more than one jurisdiction and are subject to multiple laws with differing requirements. To help you navigate this area, here are answers to the[most common questions about paid sick leave laws.](https://sbshrs.adpinfo.com/blog/paid-sick-leave-laws-the-updated-landscape) [![Read the blog](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/342754/interactive-201848966148.png)](https://sbshrs.adpinfo.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLLoXCPD3riJftrmYZtrJhezHd9P337B49Y7Shi8dbJW4Cnk9w7VohGVk6F1EUTdtpKtzQwjlg76dbgOaamboW0faDdPiQTYPTwAJOvNG8irwwSFugTyeBDGYhv5pxWx0NXxSpkzRePRLyw%2BvNV47ICj96Cl4NPLTrEX6nWpSEGwo6xFQtwpQDGLiFImVzpQ3MTiDEbS8AZnu9P2sIwCjViGXpdLsFMlgrnKaj7h&webInteractiveContentId=201848966148&portalId=342754)   --- ### **Share on social** [![Share on facebook](https://7528309.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/7528309/hubfs/raw_assets/public/mV0_d-web-default-modules_hubspot/img/facebook-color.png?width=24&height=24&name=facebook-color.png) ](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsbshrs.adpinfo.com%2Fblog%2Fhow-to-address-body-odor-and-other-personal-hygiene-issues-in-the-workplace%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook)[![Share on linkedin](https://7528302.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/7528302/hubfs/raw_assets/public/mV0_d-web-default-modules_hubspot/img/linkedin-color.png?width=24&height=24&name=linkedin-color.png) ](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fsbshrs.adpinfo.com%2Fblog%2Fhow-to-address-body-odor-and-other-personal-hygiene-issues-in-the-workplace%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dlinkedin)[![Share on twitter](https://7528302.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/7528302/hubfs/raw_assets/public/mV0_d-web-default-modules_hubspot/img/x-twitter-color.png?width=24&height=24&name=x-twitter-color.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fsbshrs.adpinfo.com%2Fblog%2Fhow-to-address-body-odor-and-other-personal-hygiene-issues-in-the-workplace%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fsbshrs.adpinfo.com%2Fblog%2Fhow-to-address-body-odor-and-other-personal-hygiene-issues-in-the-workplace%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=)   ![](https://sbshrs.adpinfo.com/hubfs/Jaime/search-black.svg) ### Most popular This content is based on generally accepted HR practices, is advisory in nature, and does not constitute legal advice or other professional services. 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