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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.

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.
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January 06, 2020

Year-End Review 2019

State and Federal legislative changes overview that took effect the last six months of 2019.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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December 18, 2019

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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September 12, 2019

Illinois Anti-Harassment Training Requirements

New IL law affects claims involving discrimination, harassment, and retaliation for complaining about discrimination or harassment.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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August 21, 2019