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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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EEO-1 Component 2 Pay Data Report Due Sept. 30, 2019

The EEOC has announced that it will continue to accept EEO-1 Component 2 data for 2017 and 2018 until it has met the target response rate.

October 02, 2019

Department of Labor Announces Final Overtime Rule

The U.S. DOL announced a final rule making several changes to the current FLSA overtime rule, potentially making more American workers eligible for overtime.

September 30, 2019

Final Registration Wave for Illinois Secure Choice

Phase 3, for employers with 25 to 99 employees, of IL Secure Choice retirement savings program for employers who do not already offer a retirement savings plan.

September 26, 2019

California Passes AB 5 Bill, Impacting Worker Classification

CA lawmakers passed AB 5, Worker Status: Employees and Independent Contractors, which makes significant changes on how worker classification is determined.

September 12, 2019

Illinois Anti-Harassment Training Requirements

New IL law affects claims involving discrimination, harassment, and retaliation for complaining about discrimination or harassment.

August 29, 2019

Possible Federal Payroll Tax Rate Reductions

Reports indicate the beginning of White House discussions on strengthening the economy including the possibility of reducing federal payroll tax rates.

August 28, 2019

Continue Current Form I-9 Expiring August 31

USCIS announced employers should continue using the Form I-9 currently available on I-9 Central, even after the expiration date of Aug. 31 has passed.

August 28, 2019

Washington’s New Payroll Deduction

Washington recently enacted legislation to establish a new payroll deduction effective January 1, 2022 for a state-run long-term care insurance program.

August 28, 2019

Minneapolis Wage Theft Act

On August 8, 2019, the Minneapolis City Council passed the Wage Theft Prevention Ordinance, creating new requirements for Minneapolis employers.

August 21, 2019

IRS Releases Second Draft of Form W-4

On August 8, 2019, the IRS released the second draft of the 2020 Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Certificate.

August 20, 2019

Oregon Paid Family and Medical Leave

On August 9, 2019 Oregon Governor Kate Brown signed the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act which entitles eligible employees up to 12 weeks of paid leave.

August 20, 2019

EEO-1 Component 2 Pay Data Report

Subject employers are required to file through the online portal, the 2017 and 2018 pay data on or before the September 30, 2019 deadline.

August 16, 2019

Chicago Fair Workweek Ordinance

Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the City Council approved an ordinance that require employees to provide hourly workers in Chicago scheduling stability.

August 09, 2019

Illinois Salary History Ban

IL Governor Pritzker signed into law a bill that bans employers from asking job applicants about their salary history, which takes effect on September 29, 2019.

August 06, 2019

San Antonio, TX Paid Sick Leave Delayed

San Antonio’s paid sick & safe leave ordinance will take effect on August 1, 2019, excluding employers with five or fewer employees in the preceding 12 months.

EEO-1 Component 2 Pay Data FAQ Available

On July 11, 2019, the EEOC provided the electronic data file specifications used to complete the online EEO-1 Component 2 Pay Data Report.

Washington Paid Family Leave

Beginning January 1, 2019, Washington State will start requiring employers and employees to pay premiums for paid family and medical leave.

Connecticut and New York Expand Sexual Harassment Protections

Both the Connecticut and New York assembly have passed legislation expanding the Sexual Harassment protections in their states beginning in 2019.

Connecticut Paid Family and Medical Leave

Connecticut Paid Family and Medical Leave Act gives employees access to time off to care for their own health, a newborn child or a sick family member.

Maine Paid Sick Leave

On May 28, 2019, Maine Governor Janet Mills signed into law a new bill requiring Maine employers to provide paid time off beginning January 1, 2021.