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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CA Workers’ Compensation Presumption & COVID

California Governor signed legislation to establish a workers’ compensation presumption that will apply to almost all employers that have a COVID-19 “outbreak”.

September 18, 2020

California Family Rights Act Expansion

Learn about the recently signed Senate Bill 1383 that will expand the California Family Rights Act.

September 18, 2020

Revised FFCRA Rules

The DOL issued a second set of rules that in some ways revise and in others clarify employer’s obligations. The new guidance is effective on September 16, 2020.

September 15, 2020

Pennsylvania Construction Employers Must Use E-Verify

Effective October 7, 2020, Penn. construction employers must use E-verify. Learn about the Employee Verification Act and enrolling directly through Paylocity.

August 31, 2020

FFCRA Leave – Federal Court Rule Changes

On August 3, 2020, the US District Court for the Southern District of NY struck down multiple key regulations of the Families First Coronavirus Act (FFCRA).

August 11, 2020

IRS Notices for Second Quarter 2020

After review, our reporting of FFCRA or CARES credits associated credits are in line with the IRS reporting requirements. Learn more here.

August 11, 2020

Executive Orders to Suspend Payroll Taxes, Expand Unemployment Benefits, and more

Learn about the executive orders issued by President Trump that provide additional relief to workers during the COVID pandemic.

August 09, 2020

IRS Issues Guidance on Reporting Emergency Sick and Family Leave Wages

IRS releases instructions to employers who have provided Emergency Sick and or Family Leave benefits to employees impacted by COVID-19.

IRS Releases 2021 ACA Affordability Rate

2021 ACA Affordability Rate Released

The COVID-19 Pennsylvania Employee Hazard Pay Grant

This alert addresses the Pennsylvania Employee COVID-19 Hazard Pay Grant. The alert provides an overview, eligibility, and application instructions.

Portland City Imposes a New Payroll Tax

Effective January 1, 2021, Portland voters approved a 1% Payroll Tax to fund people experiencing or are at risk of being homeless.

Draft 2020 1094-C & 1095-C Released

Read about significant updates to the 1095-C draft form from the 2019 version.

Eugene, Oregon Community Safety Payroll Tax

Learn about the new payroll tax the Eugene, Oregon City Council has approved to provide funding for community and safety services.

Idaho Return to Work Bonus

Get guidance for employers on how to apply for the bonus on behalf of their employees has been issued.

Seattle City Passed New JumpStart Payroll Tax

Learn about the payroll expense tax for employers newly passed by the council of Seattle City of Washington state.

Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act

With the passing of the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, employers will be required to provide paid sick leave to their employees beginning January 1, 2021.

PPP Flexibility Act

President Trump signed HR 7010, PPP Flexibility Act on Friday, June 5, 2020. Read about the provisions of this bill that are now effective.

HCM Mid-Year Review

Below are federal and state level summaries of what to expect and prepare for beginning July 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020.

Tax Mid-Year Review

Learn about Federal tax updates and state and local minimum wage information effective July 1 through December 31, 2020.

DOL Final Rule Fluctuating Workweek Method of Overtime

DOL releases a final rule that revises the regulation for computing overtime compensation for salaried, non-exempt employees with varying hours each workweek.