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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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.

Colorado Overtime and Minimum Pay Updates

Colorado Department of Labor and Employment announced changes to the Colorado Overtime and Minimum Pay Standards Order that go into effect on March 16, 2020.

February 24, 2020

New Version of Form I-9

USCIS announced that the new version of Form I-9 is available and can be used immediately; however, employers have until May 1, 2020 to implement the new form.

February 13, 2020

EEO-1 Component 2 Pay Data Reporting Portal Closed

The EEO-1 Component 2 pay data portal is closed for the 2017 and 2018 reporting periods. The EEOC has not announced if they will collect EEO-1 Pay data.

February 13, 2020

NJ Governor Signs Legislation to Battle Worker Misclassification

NJ Governor Phil Murphy signed several bills into law on January 20, 2020 aimed at preventing worker misclassification with varying effective dates.

January 29, 2020

Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Act (The Secure Act)

The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (SECURE Act) becomes effective Jan. 1, 2020; but some provisions have different effective dates.

January 29, 2020

DOL Announced Final Rule on Joint Employer Status

The Department of Labor has issued a final rule on joint employer status, further clarifying the status of who may be a potential employer.

January 21, 2020

Pittsburgh, PA Paid Sick Leave

Effective March 15, 2020, the city of Pittsburgh, PA passed a new ordinance of paid sick time. All employers are required to provide paid sick leave.

January 14, 2020

IRS Issues Standard Mileage Rates for 2020

IRS released the standard mileage rates for 2020 in IRS Notice 2020-05, that will begin on January 1, 2020.

January 06, 2020

NY DOL Eliminates Tip Credit for Miscellaneous Industries by End of 2020

New York Department of Labor eliminates the tip credit for select industries. Review pay practices and remove the tip credit entirely beginning Dec. 31, 2020.

January 06, 2020

Year-End Review 2019

State and Federal legislative changes overview that took effect the last six months of 2019.

December 26, 2019

AB5 Resources from CA Labor and Workforce Development Agency

The California Labor and Workforce Development Agency has released additional employer resources, employee resources, and FAQs for CA AB 5.

December 23, 2019

Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Issues Ruling in ACA Case

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled the Affordable Care Act’s individual mandate unconstitutional and sent the case back to the lower court.

December 19, 2019

DOL Announced Final Rule Regular Rate under FLSA

The Department of Labor announced the final Regular Rate rule under the FLSA. The rule clarifies what employee benefits may be excluded from the rate of pay.

December 18, 2019

States Use of Federal Form W-4

Seven states need to develop an independent form or update withholding procedures to incorporate the changes to the 2020 Federal Form W-4.

December 18, 2019

IRS Publishes 2019 ACA Reporting Forms and Due Dates

The IRS provided new guidance on ACA information reporting in Notice 2019-63. Employers must file the 2019 Forms 1094 and 1095 by March 31, 2020.

December 17, 2019

IRS Releases Final Version of 2020 Form W-4

Employees hired in 2020 are required to complete the 2020 Form W-4. Form instructions and two worksheets are included with the form.

December 10, 2019

Westchester County, NY Paid Sick Leave

Westchester County, NY enacted a new ordinance called Earned Sick Leave Law (ESLL). Learn more about the law requirements affecting employees in this county.

October 30, 2019

2020 Social Security Wage Base Limit Increase Announced

The Social Security Administration announced the Social Security wage base limit will increase while the withholding tax rate will remain unchanged.

October 15, 2019

D.C. Commuter Benefits Final Regulations Issued

New D.C. commuter benefits regulations are in effect on November 14, 2019 and require employers with more than 20 people in D.C. to offer commuter benefits.

October 14, 2019