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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ACA Employer Compliance Update

On Dec. 14, 2018 US District Judge in Texas, ruled that because the ACA’s individual penalty was reduced to $0, there is no longer a constitutional basis.

December 17, 2018

Illinois Legislative Update

Illinois has passed legislation that will further regulate a variety of employers’ practices. Take a look at what employers should know for 2019.

December 17, 2018

2018 ACA Extension of Due Date for Furnishing Statements

The IRS released Notice 2018-94, which extends the due dates for furnishing the 2018 ACA Reporting Forms 1095-B and Form 1095-C to employees.

November 30, 2018

Jersey City, NJ, Adopts 1% Payroll Expense Tax

Effective January 1, 2019, Ordinance 18-133 imposes a 1% payroll tax on employers for the benefit of Jersey City schools.

November 20, 2018

FUTA Credit Reduction States Released for 2018

The U.S. Dept of Labor announced that employers the Virgin Islands will pay their FUTA taxes for calendar year 2018 at a higher federal unemployment tax rate.

November 16, 2018

New PCORI Fee for Plan Years Ending in 2018

The IRS announced the adjusted applicable amount for PCORI fee for policy or plan years ending on or after 10/1/2018 and before 10/1/2019 will be $2.45.

November 08, 2018

OregonSaves Reminder – Upcoming Registration Deadline

The wave 3 deadline to register for OregonSaves, the state’s program for employers that don’t offer employee-sponsored retirement plans, is Dec. 15, 2018.

November 05, 2018

D.C. Tipped Wage Workers Fairness Amendment Act of 2018

The Council of D.C. enacted the Tipped Wage Workers Fairness Amendment Act of 2018, covering several key functions that affect D.C. workers in several ways.

November 05, 2018

Massachusetts Health Insurance Responsibility Disclosure

The HIRD form is a new state reporting requirement in Massachusetts to collect employer-level info about employer-sponsored insurance offered by employers.

October 30, 2018

Illinois Secure Choice

Illinois is rolling out a new retirement savings program called Illinois Secure Choice. An estimated 1.2 million workers will gain access to retirement plans.

October 30, 2018

NYC Sick Leave Amendments

Amendments have been made to the NYC Earned Sick Time Act. This includes notice and policy requirements, joint employer info, and calculating rates of pay.

October 25, 2018

Proposed Rules Expand Use of Health Reimbursement Arrangements

Recently proposed regulations would allow increased usability of HRAs, expand employers’ offerings, and allow HRAs to be used with non-group coverage.

October 25, 2018

F-1 “Cap-gap” Status and Work Authorization Extension

F-1 students who have an H-1B petition that remains pending on Oct. 1, 2018 risk accruing unlawful presence if they continue to work on or after Oct 1.

October 16, 2018

IRS Releases Draft of 2019 Form W-4

The IRS released a new draft of the 2019 Form W-4 (Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate). The form has not changed from 2018 with some exceptions.

October 16, 2018

Social Security Wage-Base Limit for 2019

The Social Security wage base will increase to $132,900 in 2019, higher than the amount projected in the June 2018 Annual Report of The Board of Trustees.

October 12, 2018

Enrollment for NY Employer Compensation Expense Program is Open

The NY Department of Taxation recently announced registration for the Employer Compensation Expense Tax Program (ECEP) is now open.

October 12, 2018

New York Anti-Sexual Harassment Training

Under New York’s anti-sexual harassment legislation, employers must distribute updated policies covering various key areas, and provide training to employees.

October 11, 2018

DOL Extends “PAID” Program

The Department of Labor announced it is extending its voluntary Payroll and Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program for six more months.

October 10, 2018

California Legislative Update

A number of key laws will be effective in the coming years that affect California employers and employees. We’ve summarized a few key highlights.

October 09, 2018

IRS Publishes 2018 Reporting Forms and Deadlines

The IRS released 2018 Forms 1094-C, 1095-C, and form instructions, with no significant changes. We have provided links to the new forms and filing deadlines.

October 02, 2018