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.

WV Unemployment Wage Base Lowered to $9,000 for 2022

As of Feb 15, 2022, the West Virginia's Unemployment Trust Fund Balance surpassed the $220 million dollars triggering the wage base limit to decrease to $9k from $12k.

California Supplemental Paid Sick Leave 2022

On February 9th, 2022, California Governor Gavin Newsome signed a bill that requires employers to provide COVID-19 related Supplemental Paid Sick Leave (SPSL). The effective date of this bill is February 19th, 2022 but has a retroactive date of January 1st, 2022. The SPSL requirement will be effective until September 30th, 2022. There are many similarities between the previous 2021 SPSL legislation and the current 2022 SPSL legislation. The following outlines the 2022 requirements and how they differ from the 2021 requirements.

WA CARES Program Delayed

Washington Governor has signed legislation to delay the implementation of the State’s Long Term Care program until July 1, 2023.

SCOTUS Issues Vaccine Mandate Decisions

Learn about the Supreme Court's ruling on COVID-19 vaccine and testing mandates for large businesses and health care workers.

New PCORI Fee Released

The PCORI Fee for plan years ending on or after October 1, 2021 and before October 1, 2022 will be $2.79.

Student Loan Pause Extended to May 1, 2022

The executive order announced a final extension of the pause on student loan repayment, interest, and collections until May 1, 2022.

2021 Year-End Tax Alert

Reminder! New Tax Laws Coming into Effect in 2022.

Final 2021 ACA Form 1095- C and Instructions Released

The IRS published final 2021 Form 1095-C and 1095-C Instructions.

Minnesota Unemployment Insurance Tax Rates 2022

The state Department of Employment and Economic Development said the Minnesota’s unemployment tax costs are to increase in 2022.

2022 Standard Mileage Rates Released

The IRS released the 2022 standard mileage rates that will go into effect January 1, 2022.

Washington Cares Payroll Tax

Washington Governor Jay Inslee announced his intention to support the state legislature in delaying implementation of the state's new Long Term Care Tax.

6th Circuit Court Lifts Stay on OSHA ETS Vaccine Mandate

On December 17, 2021, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit lifted the stay on the ETS. Compliance with the testing requirement has been pushed back.

HCM Legislation Year-End Review

Though COVID-19 is still at the forefront of the legislative landscape, there have been numerous new laws or requirements that will become effective in 2022.

NYC Announces Vaccine Mandate for Private Employers

New York City Mayor announced a sweeping vaccine mandate for all private employers in NYC effective December 27, 2021.

Rhode Island Extends Health Insurance Filing Deadline

The Rhode Island Division of Taxation is extending the deadline to file the reporting required under the state’s health insurance mandate to March 31, 2022.

IRS Proposes Rules to Extend ACA Furnishing Date

The IRS published an advance notice of proposed rulemaking which provides an automatic 30-day extension to furnish the 1095-B and 1095-C to individuals.

6th Circuit Court of Appeals Chosen to Decide OSHA ETS Cases

The implementation and enforcement of the ETS by OSHA has been stalled until further notice. Learn more here.

FUTA Credit Reduction States Released for 2021

The US DOL announced that employers in the Virgin Islands will pay their FUTA taxes for 2021 at a higher federal unemployment tax rate than employers in other states.

Colorado Legislative Updates

The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment published final rules on the Overtime and Minimum Pay Standards Order #38 and updated the Wage Protection Rules.

2022 Health FSA and Other Limits Announced

IRS Revenue Procedure 2021-45 provides details about the annual inflation adjustments for more tax provisions, including contribution limits for Health FSAs.