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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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

NY DOL Eliminates Tip Credit for Miscellaneous Industries by End of 2020

New York Department of Labor eliminates the tip credit for select industries. Review pay practices and remove the tip credit entirely beginning Dec. 31, 2020.

January 06, 2020

Year-End Review 2019

State and Federal legislative changes overview that took effect the last six months of 2019.

December 26, 2019

AB5 Resources from CA Labor and Workforce Development Agency

The California Labor and Workforce Development Agency has released additional employer resources, employee resources, and FAQs for CA AB 5.

December 23, 2019

Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Issues Ruling in ACA Case

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled the Affordable Care Act’s individual mandate unconstitutional and sent the case back to the lower court.

December 19, 2019

DOL Announced Final Rule Regular Rate under FLSA

The Department of Labor announced the final Regular Rate rule under the FLSA. The rule clarifies what employee benefits may be excluded from the rate of pay.

December 18, 2019

States Use of Federal Form W-4

Seven states need to develop an independent form or update withholding procedures to incorporate the changes to the 2020 Federal Form W-4.

December 18, 2019