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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EEO-1 Component 2 Pay Data FAQ Available

On July 11, 2019, the EEOC provided the electronic data file specifications used to complete the online EEO-1 Component 2 Pay Data Report.

Washington Paid Family Leave

Beginning January 1, 2019, Washington State will start requiring employers and employees to pay premiums for paid family and medical leave.

Connecticut and New York Expand Sexual Harassment Protections

Both the Connecticut and New York assembly have passed legislation expanding the Sexual Harassment protections in their states beginning in 2019.

Connecticut Paid Family and Medical Leave

Connecticut Paid Family and Medical Leave Act gives employees access to time off to care for their own health, a newborn child or a sick family member.

Maine Paid Sick Leave

On May 28, 2019, Maine Governor Janet Mills signed into law a new bill requiring Maine employers to provide paid time off beginning January 1, 2021.

Dallas, TX Paid Sick Leave

On March 30, 2020, a federal court blocked the City of Dallas from enforcing its paid sick leave ordinance.

Nevada Legislative Updates

Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak signed four legislative changes into law, including minimum wage, collective bargaining, & paid sick leave, and drug testing.

2019 Mid-Year Review

Take a look back at legislative changes you should be aware of from the second half of 2019, including changes affecting state leave and EEO-1 Component 2.

Minnesota’s Wage Theft Prevention Law

The new Minnesota Wage Theft law will create additional protections for workers, including adding criminal penalties for employers who commit wage theft.

Joint Agencies Release Final HRA Rules

The final HRA regulations have been released, integrating HRAs with individual health insurance coverage or Medicare, if certain conditions are satisfied.

Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Delayed

Delayed Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave bill means employers won’t have to make the required contributions or deductions on July 1, 2019.

IRS Releases First Draft of 2020 Form W-4

View the first draft of the 2020 Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate, excluding withholding allowances, released by the IRS on May 31, 2019.

Puerto Rico Sends Notices for ACH Specifications

Puerto Rico DOT is sending a letter to all employers stating transactions are not compliant with the official specifications included in Publication 06-06.

Oregon Pregnancy Accommodation Law

Oregon Employer Accommodation for Pregnancy Act amends the civil rights code, extends to pregnancy-related medical conditions, including childbirth & lactation.

2020 Health Savings Account (HSA) Limits

The IRS has released the 2020 inflation adjusted amounts for Health Savings Accounts. The new amounts are effective for the 2020 calendar year.

Arkansas Amends Wage and Compensation Laws

Arkansas amended new rules on wage payments and final compensation in Act 853 of House Bill 1751.

Utah Requires E-Returns for Quarterly State UI Tax

Beginning July 1, 2019, the Workforce Services department requires employers in Utah to file quarterly state unemployment insurance tax returns electronically.

Agency Update: Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave

Temporary funding and further legislation must be passed before February 15, 2019, to keep the government funded, after the shutdown that began in December.

Lifting Up Illinois Working Families Act: Min Wage and More

The Lifting Up Illinois Working Families Act (Public Act 101-0001) was signed into law, increasing the minimum wage among other additional requirements.

Judge Sets EEO-1 Pay Data Filing Date Deadline

A judge accepted the EEOC’s proposal requiring employers to submit 2018 Component 2 Data to the EEOC by September 30, 2019, and collection will start July 15.