Alerts

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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Oregon HB 3389 Unemployment Insurance Payroll Tax Relief and Forgiveness

Oregon HB 3389 which provides unemployment insurance (UI) payroll tax relief in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic was signed into law on July 27, 2021.

October 01, 2021

At-Home COVID-19 Tests are Eligible Medical Expenses

The IRS issued a reminder that the cost of home COVID-19 tests are eligible medical expenses that can be reimbursed under a health FSA, HSA, HRA, or Archer MSA.

September 16, 2021

Emergency Employer COVID Vaccine Mandate

The U.S. Labor Department will issue an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) regulation requiring companies with 100 or more employees to certify that their employees are either fully vaccinated or have proof of a weekly negative COVID-19 test.

September 10, 2021

IRS Releases 2022 ACA Affordability Rate

Employer sponsored health coverage for a 2022 calendar plan year will be considered affordable if the employee required contribution for self-only coverage does not exceed 9.61% household income.

September 02, 2021

Missouri Victims Economic Safety and Security Act

Victims Economic Safety and Security Act (VESSA), which requires employers to provide leave to employees who experience domestic or sexual violence.

August 30, 2021

Amendments to Illinois Secure Choice Act

The Illinois Secure Choice program is for employers that do not already offer a savings plan and helps employees save money for retirement through payroll deductions.

August 04, 2021

IRS Releases 2nd Set of COBRA Subsidy FAQs

On July 26, 2021, the IRS released another round of guidance regarding the COBRA premium assistance provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

Kansas Department of Revenue Withholding Table Update

July 13, 2021, KS DOR announced that amendments to the withholding tables proposed by L. 2021, S50 were signed into law.

Massachusetts DUA sends Notice of Assessment Adjustment in Error

Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance erroneously mailed to some employers a communication entitled, “Notice of Uniform Secondary Adjustment Assessment”.

Idaho State Tax Commission (STC) Withholding Tables & Annual Tax Credit Update

The Idaho State Tax Commission (STC) has released a revised Table for Percentage Computation Method of Withholding and Table for Wage Bracket Method of Withholding.

New Hampshire Paid Family Leave Plan

On June 25, 2021, New Hampshire's Governor signed a budget bill that included a voluntary program called the Granite State Paid Family Leave Plan.

NY State & Yonkers 2021 Withholding Tables Revision

As a result of the 2021 budget that was signed on April 19, 2021, New York State and the city of Yonkers have revised their withholding tables.

EEOC Extends EEO-1 2019 and 2020 Filing Deadline

EEOC extends EEO-1 2019 and 2020 Filing Deadline

HCM Mid-Year Review

We are halfway through 2021 and although COVID-19 Legislation is still at the forefront of the legislative landscape, below are summaries of what to expect and prepare for beginning July 1, 2021, through December 31, 2021.

CalSavers Registration Deadline for Employers with 50 or more Employees

The California Secure Choice Program (CalSavers) is a retirement savings program that will be for employers that do not already offer a retirement savings plan. Continue reading for more details.

US Supreme Court Dismisses Challenge to the Affordable Care Act

On June 17, 2021, the US Supreme Court (Court) dismissed the case challenging the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

Tax Mid-Year Review

We've outlined the numerous areas of tax law legislation that may have an impact on your business. Below are summaries of what to expect and prepare for beginning July 1, 2021, through December 31, 2021

IRS Releases COBRA Subsidy FAQs

The IRS released guidance regarding the COBRA premium assistance provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

IRS Releases Dependent Care Expenses Guidance

The IRS today issued Notice 2021-26 on the taxability of dependent care assistance programs (DCAP) for 2021 and 2022.

2022 Health Savings Account (HSA) Limits

The IRS has released the 2022 inflation-adjusted amounts for Health Savings Accounts (HSA). New amounts are effective for the 2022 calendar year.