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.

Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act

The act will require nearly all covered Illinois employers to provide eligible employees with up to 40 hours of paid leave per 12-month benefit period.

Supreme Court Issues Opinion on Overtime Eligibility

The Supreme Court holds that highly compensated employees are eligible for overtime pay if their compensation is calculated solely on a daily basis.

New Jersey Passes WARN Act Amendments

New Jersey has made several amendments to the state WARN act taking effect April 10, 2023.

Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

On December 23, 2022, Congress passed H.R. 2617, the “Consolidated Appropriations Act”, also referred to as the Omnibus Spending Bill to fund the government through September 30, 2023. The 4,000-page bill contains the Pregnant Worker Fairness Act. The President signed the bill into law on December 29, 2022. This law is effective June 27, 2023.

IRS Releases Mileage Rates for 2023

For 2023, the standard mileage rate for business travel will be 65.5 cents per mile, up 3 cents from 2022.

New Payroll Tax Laws for 2023

With tax year 2022 coming to an end, there are several new laws going into effect on January 1, 2023.

Massachusetts Approves 4% Surtax on Millionaires in 2023

Massachusetts voters approved a constitutional amendment imposing an additional 4% tax on taxable income greater than $1 million.

IRS Finalizes ACA Furnishing Extension and 2022 Form Instructions

The final regulation provides an automatic 30-day extension for employers to furnish the 1095-B and 1095-C to employees.

Year-End Review HCM Compliance Laws Beginning in 2023

We are nearing the end of 2022 and there are numerous new laws or requirements that become effective in 2023. Below are summaries of what to expect and prepare for beginning January 1, 2023, through June 30, 2023.

Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Due to the legal challenges of the forgiveness program, the Department of Education extended the pause on student loan repayment through June 30, 2023.

2023 PCORI Fee Released

The IRS announced the adjusted applicable amount for the PCORI fees for health plans. Learn more about how this impacts your business.

FUTA Credit Reduction States Released for 2022

The US Department of Labor announced the 2022 FUTA credit reduction states. Learn which states are affected and how it may impact your business.

AZ A-4 Form Updated to Reflect Lower Rates

Learn more about Arizona’s updated Individual Income Tax Withholding form, A-4, that now reflects Arizona's lower individual income tax rates.

EEOC Releases Updated Workplace Discrimination Poster

Learn about the EEOC’s new “Know Your Rights” workplace discrimination poster and how businesses can stay compliant with labor law posters.

2023 Health FSA and Other Benefit Limits Announced

The IRS has announced the 2023 Health FSA and Other Benefit Limits. The limits for all plans outlined in the revenue procedure are increasing for 2023.

New Election Change Reasons under Section 125 Cafeteria Plans

Read more about the new election rule for Section 125 Cafeteria Plan and how it may affect your business.

IRS Final Rules Fix ACA “Family Glitch”

Learn about the ACA "Family Glitch" and how the new IRS final rules fix eligibility for premium tax credits.

Social Security Wage Base Increases for 2023

The SSA has announced that the 2023 wage base will be $160,200, up $13,200 from $147,000 in 2022. There are no changes for the combined rate for SS and Medicare

2022 California Legislative Update

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed several legislative items into law, effective January 1, 2023, unless otherwise noted.

New York Health Care and Mental Hygiene Worker Bonus Program

Effective September 2, 2022, New York employers are required to provide a bonus to eligible Health Care and Mental Hygiene workers between 2022 and 2024.