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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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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

FUTA Credit Reduction States Released for 2021

The US DOL announced that employers in the Virgin Islands will pay their FUTA taxes for 2021 at a higher federal unemployment tax rate than employers in other states.

November 19, 2021

Colorado Legislative Updates

The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment published final rules on the Overtime and Minimum Pay Standards Order #38 and updated the Wage Protection Rules.

November 16, 2021

2022 Health FSA and Other Limits Announced

IRS Revenue Procedure 2021-45 provides details about the annual inflation adjustments for more tax provisions, including contribution limits for Health FSAs.

November 11, 2021

Employee Retention Retroactively Expires September 30, 2021

Employers who qualify as a Recovery Startup Business can continue to take the credit until December 31, 2021.

November 08, 2021

OSHA Emergency Employer COVID Vaccine Mandate

On November 5, 2021, OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) will officially be published in the Federal Register and immediately become effective.

November 04, 2021

EEOC Technical Guidance on Religious Objections

The guidance is intended to help employers, employees and applicants navigate vaccine-related religious accommodation requests.

October 28, 2021

NY State Mandatory Secure Choice Savings Program Passed

AB3213 amended the state’s existing Secure Choice Saving Plan from a voluntary to a mandatory program for employers with 10 or more employees who do not offer a traditional retirement plan.

October 28, 2021

Vermont Employers Charge Relief due to Covid-19

The Vermont Department of Labor has updated procedures for the relief from inclusion of Covid-19 unemployment insurance claims, read for more details.

October 14, 2021

IRS Clarifies Timeframes for COBRA Elections and Premiums under COVID-19 Relief

Notice 2021-58 to clarify the application of the extension of timeframes under certain Emergency Relief Notices to COBRA elections and premium payments during the COVID-19 National Emergency.

October 07, 2021

Joint Agencies Release Covid-19 Vaccine Related Guidance

The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury released FAQs regarding implementation of the Coronavirus Aid and more.

October 04, 2021

California Legislative Updates

California's Governor signs various employment law related legislation including: wage theft; California Family Rights Act; worker status; minimum wage of persons with disabilities; and labor related liabilities.

October 01, 2021