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Stephanie Baxmann

Client Service Representative at Affiliated HR & Payroll Services

Stephanie Baxmann 06/15/2026 Taxation, Tips

Are Tips Taxed in Texas for Wait Staff?

It is one of the most common questions we hear from restaurant owners and their employees alike: Are wait staff tips taxed in Texas? The short answer is yes, tips are taxable income under federal law. But the complete answer is more nuanced, and…

Stephanie Baxmann 03/23/2026 Payroll, Overtime

Overtime, Shift Differentials, and Incentive Pay: What Manufacturers Get Wrong

Manufacturing payroll is rarely simple. Production schedules extend beyond standard business hours.…

Stephanie Baxmann 02/10/2026 Payroll, Energy, Oil and Gas

Why Oil and Gas Employers Outgrow Basic Payroll Systems

For many oil and gas employers, a payroll-only system works well at the beginning. When teams are…

Stephanie Baxmann 02/10/2026 Payroll, Energy, Oil and Gas

Managing Payroll for Rotational Shifts and Field Crews in the Energy Sector

Rotational schedules are a defining feature of oil, gas, and energy operations. Extended shifts,…

Stephanie Baxmann 06/09/2025 Texas

Understanding Texas Wage and Hour Laws

Wage law violations are among the most common triggers for audits and lawsuits. Your employees…

Stephanie Baxmann 06/05/2025 Texas

Hiring in Texas? Avoid These Common Compliance Pitfalls

Whether you're recruiting for a single position or preparing for a hiring surge, bringing new…

Stephanie Baxmann 03/31/2025 Remote Employee

End of Remote Work: Guide for Texas SMBs

The Trump Administration’s Executive Order mandating return-to-office for remote workers is…

Stephanie Baxmann 03/24/2025 Overtime

Overtime Regulation Changes in Texas

A District Court judge in Texas has overturned the Biden administration's Department of Labor (DOL)…

Stephanie Baxmann 03/19/2025 DEI

Revoked DEI Initiatives: Texas Business Impact

After the administration change in January 2025, businesses, non-profits, universities, and other…

Stephanie Baxmann 03/11/2025 Independent Contractors

Navigating Independent Contractor Classifications in Texas

Classifying workers as independent contractors or employees in Texas is crucial, with significant…

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Stephanie Baxmann

Are Tips Taxed in Texas for Wait Staff?

Are Tips Taxed in Texas for Wait Staff?

Overtime, Shift Differentials, and Incentive Pay: What Manufacturers Get Wrong

Why Oil and Gas Employers Outgrow Basic Payroll Systems

Managing Payroll for Rotational Shifts and Field Crews in the Energy Sector

Understanding Texas Wage and Hour Laws

Hiring in Texas? Avoid These Common Compliance Pitfalls

End of Remote Work: Guide for Texas SMBs

Overtime Regulation Changes in Texas

Revoked DEI Initiatives: Texas Business Impact

Navigating Independent Contractor Classifications in Texas

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