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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Compliance Alert – 2021 Retirement Plan Limits Announced

Read more about the dollar limitations for qualified retirement and certain non-qualified plans that become effective January 1, 2021.

October 27, 2020

Final 2020 ACA Forms & Instructions Released

Learn about the final Form 1094-C, Form 1095-C and related Instructions for the 2020 tax year that the IRS published on October 16, 2020.

October 19, 2020

Simplified PPP Loan Forgiveness Announced

On October 8, 2020, the Treasury and SBA released the new Form 3508S, related instructions, supporting the interim final rule and updated loan forgiveness FAQs.

October 15, 2020

ACA Tax Alert – Deadline to Furnish Extended

Read this tax alert to learn how the IRS has extended the deadline to furnish Form 1095-C to employees to March 2, 2021.

October 12, 2020

California Requires Compensation Data Collection

California employers with 100 or more employees are required to annually report their employees' compensation data on or before March 31, 2021.

October 02, 2020

CA Amends California Consumer Privacy Act

California Governor signed legislation to extend exemptions for employees and business to business communications for another year until January 1, 2022.

October 02, 2020

CA Workers’ Compensation Presumption & COVID

California Governor signed legislation to establish a workers’ compensation presumption that will apply to almost all employers that have a COVID-19 “outbreak”.

September 18, 2020

California Family Rights Act Expansion

Learn about the recently signed Senate Bill 1383 that will expand the California Family Rights Act.

September 18, 2020

Revised FFCRA Rules

The DOL issued a second set of rules that in some ways revise and in others clarify employer’s obligations. The new guidance is effective on September 16, 2020.

September 15, 2020

Pennsylvania Construction Employers Must Use E-Verify

Effective October 7, 2020, Penn. construction employers must use E-verify. Learn about the Employee Verification Act and enrolling directly through Paylocity.

August 31, 2020

FFCRA Leave – Federal Court Rule Changes

On August 3, 2020, the US District Court for the Southern District of NY struck down multiple key regulations of the Families First Coronavirus Act (FFCRA).

August 11, 2020

IRS Notices for Second Quarter 2020

After review, our reporting of FFCRA or CARES credits associated credits are in line with the IRS reporting requirements. Learn more here.

August 11, 2020

Executive Orders to Suspend Payroll Taxes, Expand Unemployment Benefits, and more

Learn about the executive orders issued by President Trump that provide additional relief to workers during the COVID pandemic.

August 09, 2020

IRS Issues Guidance on Reporting Emergency Sick and Family Leave Wages

IRS releases instructions to employers who have provided Emergency Sick and or Family Leave benefits to employees impacted by COVID-19.

IRS Releases 2021 ACA Affordability Rate

2021 ACA Affordability Rate Released

The COVID-19 Pennsylvania Employee Hazard Pay Grant

This alert addresses the Pennsylvania Employee COVID-19 Hazard Pay Grant. The alert provides an overview, eligibility, and application instructions.

Portland City Imposes a New Payroll Tax

Effective January 1, 2021, Portland voters approved a 1% Payroll Tax to fund people experiencing or are at risk of being homeless.

Draft 2020 1094-C & 1095-C Released

Read about significant updates to the 1095-C draft form from the 2019 version.

Eugene, Oregon Community Safety Payroll Tax

Learn about the new payroll tax the Eugene, Oregon City Council has approved to provide funding for community and safety services.

Idaho Return to Work Bonus

Get guidance for employers on how to apply for the bonus on behalf of their employees has been issued.