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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 Publishes 2019 ACA Reporting Forms and Due Dates

The IRS provided new guidance on ACA information reporting in Notice 2019-63. Employers must file the 2019 Forms 1094 and 1095 by March 31, 2020.

December 17, 2019

IRS Releases Final Version of 2020 Form W-4

Employees hired in 2020 are required to complete the 2020 Form W-4. Form instructions and two worksheets are included with the form.

December 10, 2019

Westchester County, NY Paid Sick Leave

Westchester County, NY enacted a new ordinance called Earned Sick Leave Law (ESLL). Learn more about the law requirements affecting employees in this county.

October 30, 2019

2020 Social Security Wage Base Limit Increase Announced

The Social Security Administration announced the Social Security wage base limit will increase while the withholding tax rate will remain unchanged.

October 15, 2019

D.C. Commuter Benefits Final Regulations Issued

New D.C. commuter benefits regulations are in effect on November 14, 2019 and require employers with more than 20 people in D.C. to offer commuter benefits.

October 14, 2019

EEO-1 Component 2 Pay Data Report Due Sept. 30, 2019

The EEOC has announced that it will continue to accept EEO-1 Component 2 data for 2017 and 2018 until it has met the target response rate.

October 02, 2019

Department of Labor Announces Final Overtime Rule

The U.S. DOL announced a final rule making several changes to the current FLSA overtime rule, potentially making more American workers eligible for overtime.

September 30, 2019

Final Registration Wave for Illinois Secure Choice

Phase 3, for employers with 25 to 99 employees, of IL Secure Choice retirement savings program for employers who do not already offer a retirement savings plan.

September 26, 2019

California Passes AB 5 Bill, Impacting Worker Classification

CA lawmakers passed AB 5, Worker Status: Employees and Independent Contractors, which makes significant changes on how worker classification is determined.

September 12, 2019

Illinois Anti-Harassment Training Requirements

New IL law affects claims involving discrimination, harassment, and retaliation for complaining about discrimination or harassment.

August 29, 2019

Possible Federal Payroll Tax Rate Reductions

Reports indicate the beginning of White House discussions on strengthening the economy including the possibility of reducing federal payroll tax rates.

August 28, 2019

Continue Current Form I-9 Expiring August 31

USCIS announced employers should continue using the Form I-9 currently available on I-9 Central, even after the expiration date of Aug. 31 has passed.

August 28, 2019

Washington’s New Payroll Deduction

Washington recently enacted legislation to establish a new payroll deduction effective January 1, 2022 for a state-run long-term care insurance program.

August 28, 2019

Minneapolis Wage Theft Act

On August 8, 2019, the Minneapolis City Council passed the Wage Theft Prevention Ordinance, creating new requirements for Minneapolis employers.

August 21, 2019

IRS Releases Second Draft of Form W-4

On August 8, 2019, the IRS released the second draft of the 2020 Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Certificate.

August 20, 2019

Oregon Paid Family and Medical Leave

On August 9, 2019 Oregon Governor Kate Brown signed the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act which entitles eligible employees up to 12 weeks of paid leave.

August 20, 2019

EEO-1 Component 2 Pay Data Report

Subject employers are required to file through the online portal, the 2017 and 2018 pay data on or before the September 30, 2019 deadline.

August 16, 2019

Chicago Fair Workweek Ordinance

Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the City Council approved an ordinance that require employees to provide hourly workers in Chicago scheduling stability.

August 09, 2019

Illinois Salary History Ban

IL Governor Pritzker signed into law a bill that bans employers from asking job applicants about their salary history, which takes effect on September 29, 2019.

August 06, 2019

San Antonio, TX Paid Sick Leave Delayed

San Antonio’s paid sick & safe leave ordinance will take effect on August 1, 2019, excluding employers with five or fewer employees in the preceding 12 months.