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The HR Lady® Newsletter - Oct 2025

Published: Tue, 10/14/25

Updated: Tue, 10/14/25

The HR Lady® Newsletter - October 2025

Metropolitan Housing Authority: Onsite Training

Last month, I had the opportunity to deliver a full-day, onsite training for a metropolitan housing authority on Ethics and Self-Accountability. While the topic might sound dry, the session was anything but—I kept it enlightening, interactive, and above all, realistic. Why? So attendees walk away confident they could handle challenges without me (or my HR shoes) in the room. Through connecting their mission, vision, values, and code of conduct to daily decisions, exploring personal accountability, engaging in an Ethical Decision Lab with real leadership dilemmas, and creating personal commitments, participants left with tools they can put into practice immediately.

Want onsite training, anywhere in the USA? Book a meeting with me today.

No Tax on Overtime and Tips?

There is a temporary federal income tax deduction for tips and overtime (effective 2025 – 2028) due to the new Public Law 119-21. Social Security and Medicare (FICA) taxes on earnings are still due; states taxes possibly too (check with your state laws and with your accountant for personalized results). The deductions can be claimed whether they take the standard deduction or itemize.

OVERTIME: Employee must be a non-exempt W-2 employee, and overtime must meet federal labor standards. Maximum annual deduction is $12,500 ($25,000 for joint filers).

TIPS: Eligible workers can deduct up to $25,000 of tip income from their federal income taxes for tax years 2025-2028. Mandatory service charges added to the bill are not qualified tips. They must work in an occupation listed by the IRS as customarily and regularly receiving tips and that are reported on a Form W-2, Form 1099, or other specified statement.

Need help navigating new laws, contact me for consulting options.

Short, Effective, Affordable Courses

I decided to get to the point, quickly, with these courses. In today's tense environment, a few hot topics you may want to consider brushing up on are:

Show Respect, Not Bias or Discrimination
Religion, Politics & Workplace Conversations
Professionalism, Trust & Respect: Beyond a Policy
Introduction to Workplace Investigations
Guidelines for Abortion Discussions at Work
Communication Strategies During a Disaster
Active Shooter in the Workplace: Best Practices

Interested in similar topics? Check Out My Training Shop.

"Lead Like a Real Boss" Mentoring Program

Join my exclusive mentoring and training program designed specifically for small business owners, managers, and up-and comers. Build confidence, develop skills, and access resources you won't find anywhere else. This is a spin off of my original mentoring program "HR Like a Real Boss" which is laser focused on HR professionals.

You'll get individual mentoring, guidance and actionable advice from me: Wendy Sellers - plus 4 short, to the point courses (each month) on topics ranging from delegation and accountability to employee feedback and difficult conversations, - as well as unique topics including 'The Art of Managing Up'.

Learn More About Monthly Mentoring

Interested in Learning How To Use AI To Get Things Off Your To-Do List

Or perhaps you just want to create a song or two like I did (check out my YouTube). I can teach you / your team ChatGPT (and other AI programs), as well as Suno (to create songs). Or we can do this as a special add on to your mentor session. I stopped a recent conference "mid-show" to create a few fun items and had quite a bit of laughter. I also created a few serious pieces of communication! Interested? Let's connect on LinkedIn or send me an email: wendy@thehrlady.com.

Have an awesome day,

Wendy Sellers

The HR Lady®: Speaker, Trainer, Consultant, Podcast Host, Author

740 4th St N
Unit 329
St Petersburg FLORIDA 33701
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