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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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California Legislative Update 2024

To close the 2023-2024 legislative session, California Governor Gavin Newsom had until September 30, 2024, to approve or veto passed legislation. The governor signed multiple employment-related bills into law.

October 08, 2024

2025 ACA Affordability Rate

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) affordability rate for employer-sponsored health coverage will increase from 8.39% to 9.02% of an employee’s household income for the 2025 calendar plan year.

September 12, 2024

2024 Illinois Legislative Update

Illinois ended its 2024 legislative session with the passing of several employment bills. Below are summaries of what employers should prepare for in 2025 and beyond.

September 10, 2024

Department of Labor Overtime Tip Rule Overturned

The Fifth Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals vacated the DOL 80/20/30 Rule based on the Supreme Court decision overturning the Chevron deference.

September 06, 2024

Arkansas Lowers 2024 Income Tax Rates Again

New Payroll Tax Laws coming into Effect in 2024, 2024 Charts for withholding, new Payroll Regulations.

August 15, 2024

Utah 2024 Income Tax Rate Bill Passes

Senate Bill 69 reduces the Utah state income tax rate retroactive to the beginning of 2024.

Department of Labor Overtime Exemption Final Rule Update

Rule is effective July 1, 2024, nationwide, with one narrow exception

2024 Tax Mid Year Review

The past six months have brought many legislative changes, ranging from employment taxes to withholding taxes and local taxes.

Delaware EARNS: A State Retirement Plan

Delaware enacted EARNS, a state-sponsored employee retirement savings program, effective July 1, 2024.

Minnesota Earned Sick and Safe Leave Update

On May 21, 2024, Governor Tim Walz signed the HF 5247 (Article 11) which includes amendments to Earned Sick and Safe Leave (ESSL) provisions. The amendments are effective on May 24, 2024.

Colorado Passes Bill Lowering Income Tax Rates For 2024

Effective January 1, 2024, the Colorado individual income tax rate is temporarily reduced to 4.25%.

Connecticut Paid Sick Leave Amendments

On May 21, 2024, Governor Lamont signed HB 5005 into law that greatly expands Connecticut's existing Paid Sick Leave (PSL) law. The amendments range from employer coverage to accrual rate requirements to acceptable uses of leave.

Unused Qualified Transportation Benefits Due to COVID-19 Cannot Be Refunded

The IRS confirmed that qualified transportation fringe benefits funds must be used on qualifying commuting activity and cannot be refunded to an employee for any other reason.

2024 HCM Mid-Year Legislative Updates

HCM Mid-Year Review We are half-way through 2024 and with that there have been numerous new laws or requirements that will become effective the second half of this year. Below are summaries of what to expect and prepare for beginning July 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024.

2025 Health Savings Account (HSA) and Excepted Benefit HRA Limits Announced

The 2025 Health Savings Account (HSA) and Excepted Benefit HRA Limits have been published for calendar year 2025.

New York Budget Bill Employment Laws

New York Governor, Kathy Hochul signed FY 2024-2025 Budget Bill which contained three notable provisions that will impact New York employers.

EEOC Issues Final Regulations to Implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

Learn more about the EEOC's final regulations on implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.

Maryland Paid Family and Medical Leave Update

The Maryland General Assembly recently passed a bill making some changes to the Time to Care Act. The impacts of the bill fall into three main categories: additional time, administrative changes, and clarifications and corrections.

FTC Approves Ban on Noncompete Clauses

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has approved a ban on non-compete agreements (NCAs).

Department of Labor Final Rule on Overtime Exemption

On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Department Of Labor (DOL) published the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) final rule updating the “white-collar” exemptions from overtime eligibility.