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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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PCORI Fee Extended 10 Years, New Rate Issued

The PCORI fee will now expire the plan year ending after Sept. 30, 2029. Sponsors of self-insured group health plans should remit PCORI fee by July 31, 2020.

Senate Passes PPP Flexibility Act

The extension of the covered period provides additional time for employers to apply for a PPP loan.

CalSavers Extends Registration Deadline for Large Employers

Employers with more than 50 employees have until June 30, 2021 to register, and employers with at least five employees have until June 30, 2022 to do so.

SBA Releases PPP Loan Forgiveness Final Rules

Read more about the rules that the Treasury Department and Small Business Administration recently released for PPP loan forgiveness.

SBA Releases PPP Loan Forgiveness Application

Loans may be forgiven if borrowers use the proceeds to maintain their payrolls and pay other specified expenses.

2021 Health Savings Account (HSA) Limits

The IRS has released the 2021 inflation adjusted amounts for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). See the new amounts effective for the 2021 calendar year.

Phishing Scams Targeting Delaware Businesses

According to the Delaware Department of Technology, a renewal alert e-mail is just one of the tools being used in the scam(s).

Help Prevent COVID-19 Unemployment Fraud

Learn how to stop fraudsters that are filing false claims on behalf of another individual or using false information on their own claims.

IRS Issues Relief for Cafeteria Plans

Cafeteria Plan changes allow mid-year health coverage changes, health and dependent care FSA, and extend the claims period for health and dependent care FSAs.

2019 and 2020 EEO-1 Data Collection Delayed until 2021

EEOC announced, pending OMB approval, a delay in collecting the 2019 EEO-1 Component 1 data, the 2020 EEO-3 data, and 2020 EEO-5 data due to COVID-19.

IRS Updates Employee Retention Credit FAQs

Read about what size employers qualify for the Employee Retention Credit.

DHS Announces Temporary Policy for Form I-9 List B Identity Documents

On May 1, 2020, the DHS announced that they would be permitting the use of expired List B identity documents.

PCORI Fee Extended Another 10 Years

PCORI fees are now extended to plan years ending on or before September 30, 2029, and the last payment for calendar year plans will be July 31, 2029.

Agencies Extend of Certain Time Frames for Employee Benefit Plans

Learn more about the new final rules and FAQs released by the Departments of Labor and the Treasury on April 28, 2020.

New York State Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance

On April 3, 2020, the state of New York passed an Ordinance that requires employers to provide sick and safe leave for all New York employees.

Washington Overtime Updates

Effective July 1, 2020 salary thresholds for overtime exempt employees will begin increasing and will continue to increase annually on January 1st through 2028.

Florida Employers Required to Verify Employment Eligibility

On March 12, 2020, the State Employment Verification Eligibility Act was signed, which requires employers to verify their workforce employment eligibility.

Foreign Visa Services Suspended and USCIS Offices Closed

US Department of State suspended visa services at worldwide US embassies. Those without a valid visa will not be able to enter the US until processing resumes.

The CARES Act

President Trump has signed the “Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act” or the “CARES Act,” which includes several provisions that impact employers.

Families First Coronavirus Response Act

Families First Coronavirus Response Act includes mandatory employer provided emergency sick pay and paid family leave, as well as free COVID-19 testing.