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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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New York Governor Cuomo Signs Budget Bill as Part of Initiative to Fight Back Against Federal...

The New York State budget bill S7509C recently signed by Governor Cuomo includes a provision that establishes the Employer Compensation Expense Program (ECEP).

Governor Cuomo Signs New York State Budget Anti-Harassment Provisions Into Law

On April 12, 2018, NY Governor Cuomo signed into law the NY State Budget, which includes measures directed at employers regarding workplace sexual harassment.

Oklahoma Tax Commission Issues its own W4 Form

Oklahoma Tax Commission now has its own W-4 form as a response to the changes in federal law. OK previously used the federal form.

Employer Credit for Paid Family and Medical Leave FAQs

In regards to the Employer Credit for Paid Family and Medical leave, the IRS released a preliminary FAQ, available on their website.

Wyoming Non-Resident Employer Bond Requirements

Non-resident employers must file the following bond in support of their Workers’ Comp amount, and to ensure payment of wages to those employed in Wyoming.

Massachusetts Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

The Massachusetts Pregnant Workers Fairness Act prohibits employment discrimination based on pregnancy or related conditions. Learn more about the guidelines.

Fiscal Year 2018 Appropriations Bill Signing

The Senate passed a bill for Fiscal Year 2018 that has implications on payroll and HR departments.

Overtime Pay on a Flat Sum Bonus

The California Supreme Court clarified how an employer is to pay overtime on single lump sum bonuses.

Washington Governor Signs Ban-the-Box Bill

The Washington Fair Chance Act was signed to bar employers from asking about arrests or convictions before determining if applicants are qualified for the job.

Massachusetts Equal Pay Act Coming Soon

Employers will soon be required to comply with the Massachusetts Equal Pay Act, one of the most expansive equal pay laws in the United States.

Missouri Updates Tax Tables to Conform to Federal Tax Reform

The Federal Tax Reform bill signed in December 2017 has required adjustments to Missouri’s withholding calculations to mirror the info provided by the IRS.

Rhode Island Paid Sick Leave

Rhode Island passed Healthy and Safe Families and Workplaces Act. Employers with 18 or more employees within the state must provide paid sick and safe leave.

2018 Employee Benefit Limits Revised

A recent change to tax reform law affects certain employee benefit contribution limits, reflected in the IRS Revenue Procedure.

Massachusetts and the Employer Medical Assistance Contribution Supplement

Massachusetts has provided an explanation of the Employer Medical Assistance Contribution Supplement and new TPA roles for EMAC.

North Dakota 2018 Withholding Tables Released

North Dakota State Tax Department released income tax withholding tables for 2018.

IRS Releases Revised Form W4 for 2018

IRS issued a revision to the Form W4, Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate. The new form reflects changes required by the Tax Cuts and Job Act of 2017.

Louisiana Issues Guidance on State Withholding Certificates

Louisiana Department of Revenue has issued additional guidance concerning the L-4, Employee Withholding Allowance Exemption Certification.

February 22, 2018

Maryland Paid Sick Leave

Effective Feb. 11, 2018, Maryland passed the Healthy Working Families Act. The Office of Small Business Regulatory Assistance has released FAQs.

February 21, 2018

Louisiana Released Revised Withholding Tables Under an Emergency Rule

Louisiana Department of Revenue has adopted updated Income Tax Withholding Tables through an Emergency Rule effective Feb. 16, 2018.

February 15, 2018

Puerto Rico Releases 2018 Unemployment Tax Rates and Wage Base

Puerto Rico’s unemployment-taxable wage base is $7,000, unchanged from 2017. The 2018 basic tax rate for new employers is 3.1 percent, down from 2017.

February 08, 2018