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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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Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave

Minnesota will launch a paid family and medical leave program in 2026, providing partial pay for employees to care for a new child, a sick family member, or themselves. Learn how this might affect your organization.

2023 HCM Mid-Year Review

We are halfway through 2023 and with that there have been numerous new laws or requirements that will become effective the second half of this year. Below are summaries of what to expect and prepare for beginning July 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023. 

Congress Passes Omnibus Spending Bill with Secure 2.0

The Secure 2.0 Act of 2022 contains many provisions aimed at reforming retirement plan systems. Here's what employers and payroll pros need to know

2024 Health Savings Account (HSA) and Excepted Benefit HRA Limits

Learn more about the 2024 Health Savings Account and Excepted Benefit HRA limits and how to ensure your benefit offerings comply.

Maryland Paid Family and Medical Leave

Maryland’s Governor signed SB 0828 modifying certain provisions within the law and also delays the effective date of payroll contributions and benefit payments.

The End of the COVID-19 National Emergency: Impact on COBRA and Benefit Plans Deadlines

Newly issued DOL FAQs address the impact that the end of the “Outbreak Period” associated with the COVID-19 National Emergency will have on deadlines related to COBRA and Spending Accounts

IRS Updates Medical Expense FAQ related to Nutrition, Wellness, and General Health

The IRS issued an updated FAQ confirming nutrition, wellness, and general health expenses can be covered under spending accounts.

Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act

The act will require nearly all covered Illinois employers to provide eligible employees with up to 40 hours of paid leave per 12-month benefit period.

Supreme Court Issues Opinion on Overtime Eligibility

The Supreme Court holds that highly compensated employees are eligible for overtime pay if their compensation is calculated solely on a daily basis.

February 23, 2023

New Jersey Passes WARN Act Amendments

New Jersey has made several amendments to the state WARN act taking effect April 10, 2023.

January 30, 2023

Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

On December 23, 2022, Congress passed H.R. 2617, the “Consolidated Appropriations Act”, also referred to as the Omnibus Spending Bill to fund the government through September 30, 2023. The 4,000-page bill contains the Pregnant Worker Fairness Act. The President signed the bill into law on December 29, 2022. This law is effective June 27, 2023.

January 20, 2023

IRS Releases Mileage Rates for 2023

For 2023, the standard mileage rate for business travel will be 65.5 cents per mile, up 3 cents from 2022.

December 30, 2022

New Payroll Tax Laws for 2023

With tax year 2022 coming to an end, there are several new laws going into effect on January 1, 2023.

December 29, 2022

Massachusetts Approves 4% Surtax on Millionaires in 2023

Massachusetts voters approved a constitutional amendment imposing an additional 4% tax on taxable income greater than $1 million.

December 15, 2022

IRS Finalizes ACA Furnishing Extension and 2022 Form Instructions

The final regulation provides an automatic 30-day extension for employers to furnish the 1095-B and 1095-C to employees.

December 15, 2022

Year-End Review HCM Compliance Laws Beginning in 2023

We are nearing the end of 2022 and there are numerous new laws or requirements that become effective in 2023. Below are summaries of what to expect and prepare for beginning January 1, 2023, through June 30, 2023.

December 12, 2022

Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Due to the legal challenges of the forgiveness program, the Department of Education extended the pause on student loan repayment through June 30, 2023.

November 29, 2022

2023 PCORI Fee Released

The IRS announced the adjusted applicable amount for the PCORI fees for health plans. Learn more about how this impacts your business.

November 15, 2022

FUTA Credit Reduction States Released for 2022

The US Department of Labor announced the 2022 FUTA credit reduction states. Learn which states are affected and how it may impact your business.

November 11, 2022

AZ A-4 Form Updated to Reflect Lower Rates

Learn more about Arizona’s updated Individual Income Tax Withholding form, A-4, that now reflects Arizona's lower individual income tax rates.

November 07, 2022