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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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2023 Health Savings Account (HSA) and Excepted Benefit HRA Limits

The IRS has released the 2023 inflation adjusted amounts for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). The new amounts are effective for the 2023 calendar year. The agency also released to 2023 limits for Excepted Benefit Health Reimbursement Arrangements (EBHRAs).

WA SB5873 Reduces Unemployment Insurance Tax Rates for 2022

Read more about Washington's lowered unemployment insurance tax rates here.

Washington SOC Code Reporting Required

Starting the fourth quarter 2022 all Washington state employers are required to report SOC codes.

February 25, 2022

WV Unemployment Wage Base Lowered to $9,000 for 2022

As of Feb 15, 2022, the West Virginia's Unemployment Trust Fund Balance surpassed the $220 million dollars triggering the wage base limit to decrease to $9k from $12k.

February 22, 2022

California Supplemental Paid Sick Leave 2022

On February 9th, 2022, California Governor Gavin Newsome signed a bill that requires employers to provide COVID-19 related Supplemental Paid Sick Leave (SPSL). The effective date of this bill is February 19th, 2022 but has a retroactive date of January 1st, 2022. The SPSL requirement will be effective until September 30th, 2022. There are many similarities between the previous 2021 SPSL legislation and the current 2022 SPSL legislation. The following outlines the 2022 requirements and how they differ from the 2021 requirements.

February 11, 2022

WA CARES Program Delayed

Washington Governor has signed legislation to delay the implementation of the State’s Long Term Care program until July 1, 2023.

January 28, 2022

SCOTUS Issues Vaccine Mandate Decisions

Learn about the Supreme Court's ruling on COVID-19 vaccine and testing mandates for large businesses and health care workers.

January 13, 2022

New PCORI Fee Released

The PCORI Fee for plan years ending on or after October 1, 2021 and before October 1, 2022 will be $2.79.

January 06, 2022

Student Loan Pause Extended to May 1, 2022

The executive order announced a final extension of the pause on student loan repayment, interest, and collections until May 1, 2022.

December 30, 2021

2021 Year-End Tax Alert

Reminder! New Tax Laws Coming into Effect in 2022.

December 30, 2021

Final 2021 ACA Form 1095- C and Instructions Released

The IRS published final 2021 Form 1095-C and 1095-C Instructions.

December 21, 2021

Minnesota Unemployment Insurance Tax Rates 2022

The state Department of Employment and Economic Development said the Minnesota’s unemployment tax costs are to increase in 2022.

December 20, 2021

2022 Standard Mileage Rates Released

The IRS released the 2022 standard mileage rates that will go into effect January 1, 2022.

December 20, 2021

Washington Cares Payroll Tax

Washington Governor Jay Inslee announced his intention to support the state legislature in delaying implementation of the state's new Long Term Care Tax.

December 20, 2021

6th Circuit Court Lifts Stay on OSHA ETS Vaccine Mandate

On December 17, 2021, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit lifted the stay on the ETS. Compliance with the testing requirement has been pushed back.

December 20, 2021

HCM Legislation Year-End Review

Though COVID-19 is still at the forefront of the legislative landscape, there have been numerous new laws or requirements that will become effective in 2022.

December 17, 2021

NYC Announces Vaccine Mandate for Private Employers

New York City Mayor announced a sweeping vaccine mandate for all private employers in NYC effective December 27, 2021.

December 16, 2021

Rhode Island Extends Health Insurance Filing Deadline

The Rhode Island Division of Taxation is extending the deadline to file the reporting required under the state’s health insurance mandate to March 31, 2022.

December 03, 2021

IRS Proposes Rules to Extend ACA Furnishing Date

The IRS published an advance notice of proposed rulemaking which provides an automatic 30-day extension to furnish the 1095-B and 1095-C to individuals.

December 02, 2021

6th Circuit Court of Appeals Chosen to Decide OSHA ETS Cases

The implementation and enforcement of the ETS by OSHA has been stalled until further notice. Learn more here.

November 19, 2021