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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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IRS Issues Relief for Cafeteria Plans

Cafeteria Plan changes allow mid-year health coverage changes, health and dependent care FSA, and extend the claims period for health and dependent care FSAs.

2019 and 2020 EEO-1 Data Collection Delayed until 2021

EEOC announced, pending OMB approval, a delay in collecting the 2019 EEO-1 Component 1 data, the 2020 EEO-3 data, and 2020 EEO-5 data due to COVID-19.

IRS Updates Employee Retention Credit FAQs

Read about what size employers qualify for the Employee Retention Credit.

DHS Announces Temporary Policy for Form I-9 List B Identity Documents

On May 1, 2020, the DHS announced that they would be permitting the use of expired List B identity documents.

PCORI Fee Extended Another 10 Years

PCORI fees are now extended to plan years ending on or before September 30, 2029, and the last payment for calendar year plans will be July 31, 2029.

Agencies Extend of Certain Time Frames for Employee Benefit Plans

Learn more about the new final rules and FAQs released by the Departments of Labor and the Treasury on April 28, 2020.

New York State Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance

On April 3, 2020, the state of New York passed an Ordinance that requires employers to provide sick and safe leave for all New York employees.

Washington Overtime Updates

Effective July 1, 2020 salary thresholds for overtime exempt employees will begin increasing and will continue to increase annually on January 1st through 2028.

Florida Employers Required to Verify Employment Eligibility

On March 12, 2020, the State Employment Verification Eligibility Act was signed, which requires employers to verify their workforce employment eligibility.

Foreign Visa Services Suspended and USCIS Offices Closed

US Department of State suspended visa services at worldwide US embassies. Those without a valid visa will not be able to enter the US until processing resumes.

The CARES Act

President Trump has signed the “Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act” or the “CARES Act,” which includes several provisions that impact employers.

Families First Coronavirus Response Act

Families First Coronavirus Response Act includes mandatory employer provided emergency sick pay and paid family leave, as well as free COVID-19 testing.

Colorado Overtime and Minimum Pay Updates

Colorado Department of Labor and Employment announced changes to the Colorado Overtime and Minimum Pay Standards Order that go into effect on March 16, 2020.

February 24, 2020

New Version of Form I-9

USCIS announced that the new version of Form I-9 is available and can be used immediately; however, employers have until May 1, 2020 to implement the new form.

February 13, 2020

EEO-1 Component 2 Pay Data Reporting Portal Closed

The EEO-1 Component 2 pay data portal is closed for the 2017 and 2018 reporting periods. The EEOC has not announced if they will collect EEO-1 Pay data.

February 13, 2020

NJ Governor Signs Legislation to Battle Worker Misclassification

NJ Governor Phil Murphy signed several bills into law on January 20, 2020 aimed at preventing worker misclassification with varying effective dates.

January 29, 2020

Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Act (The Secure Act)

The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (SECURE Act) becomes effective Jan. 1, 2020; but some provisions have different effective dates.

January 29, 2020

DOL Announced Final Rule on Joint Employer Status

The Department of Labor has issued a final rule on joint employer status, further clarifying the status of who may be a potential employer.

January 21, 2020

Pittsburgh, PA Paid Sick Leave

Effective March 15, 2020, the city of Pittsburgh, PA passed a new ordinance of paid sick time. All employers are required to provide paid sick leave.

January 14, 2020

IRS Issues Standard Mileage Rates for 2020

IRS released the standard mileage rates for 2020 in IRS Notice 2020-05, that will begin on January 1, 2020.

January 06, 2020