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Stay on top of new and changing laws and regulations impacting your business with updates from our team of regulatory experts. Our alerts help you stay aware and make sense of federal, state, and regional compliance, from employer taxes and social security to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and paid leave.

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Unused Qualified Transportation Benefits Due to COVID-19 Cannot Be Refunded

The IRS confirmed that qualified transportation fringe benefits funds must be used on qualifying commuting activity and cannot be refunded to an employee for any other reason.

2024 HCM Mid-Year Legislative Updates

HCM Mid-Year Review We are half-way through 2024 and with that there have been numerous new laws or requirements that will become effective the second half of this year. Below are summaries of what to expect and prepare for beginning July 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024.

2025 Health Savings Account (HSA) and Excepted Benefit HRA Limits Announced

The 2025 Health Savings Account (HSA) and Excepted Benefit HRA Limits have been published for calendar year 2025.

New York Budget Bill Employment Laws

New York Governor, Kathy Hochul signed FY 2024-2025 Budget Bill which contained three notable provisions that will impact New York employers.

EEOC Issues Final Regulations to Implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

Learn more about the EEOC's final regulations on implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.

Maryland Paid Family and Medical Leave Update

The Maryland General Assembly recently passed a bill making some changes to the Time to Care Act. The impacts of the bill fall into three main categories: additional time, administrative changes, and clarifications and corrections.

FTC Approves Ban on Noncompete Clauses

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has approved a ban on non-compete agreements (NCAs).

Department of Labor Final Rule on Overtime Exemption

On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Department Of Labor (DOL) published the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) final rule updating the “white-collar” exemptions from overtime eligibility.

FMLA Form Updates

The Department of Labor's (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) released updated versions of several Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) forms. The forms have a June 30, 2026, expiration date.

2023 EEO-1 Filing Dates Announced

The EEOC will open filing for 2023 Filing beginning April 30, 2024. Eligible employers must file by June 4, 2024.

February 28, 2024

New Vermont Payroll Tax to Fund Childcare Program Effective July 1, 2024

Effective July 1, 2024, Vermont employers will be required to make contributions for a new state payroll tax for the Child Care Financial Assistance Program.

February 28, 2024

Massachusetts Withholding Method Effective January 2024

Massachusetts published the final draft for withholding tables effective January 2024.

January 10, 2024

2023 Tax Year-End Updates

Stay compliant with the latest payroll tax laws taking effect in 2024, including changes to Social Security, Medicare, and state regulations.

December 22, 2023

Cook County, IL Paid Leave Amendments

Learn about Cook County’s new Paid Leave Ordinance that amends its Earned Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance into a general Paid Leave ordinance.

December 18, 2023

IRS Releases Mileage Rates for 2024

The IRS increased its mileage rates for 2024. Learn how this may affect your mileage reimbursement policy.

December 15, 2023

2024 Delaware PFML Grandfathering Deadline

Delaware Paid Family Leave applications for grandfathering existing leave plans are due January 1, 2024.

December 13, 2023

2023 HCM Year-End Legislative Updates

We are nearing the end of 2023 and there are numerous new laws or requirements that become effective in 2024. Below are summaries of what to expect and prepare for beginning January 1, 2024, through June 30, 2024.

December 01, 2023

Final 2023 FUTA Credit Reduction States Published

The US DOL has published the final FUTA credit reduction states for 2023. Learn more on how your organization can stay compliant.

November 16, 2023

2024 CA Withholding Allowances

California updated its annual standard deduction amount and value of state allowances for 2024. Learn how to stay compliant.

November 16, 2023

Chicago, Illinois Paid Leave and Paid Sick Leave Ordinance

Chicago has a new paid time off ordinance, effective in 2024. Learn more about employers can stay compliant with this new policy.

November 15, 2023