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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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EEOC Extends EEO-1 2019 and 2020 Filing Deadline

EEOC extends EEO-1 2019 and 2020 Filing Deadline

HCM Mid-Year Review

We are halfway through 2021 and although COVID-19 Legislation is still at the forefront of the legislative landscape, below are summaries of what to expect and prepare for beginning July 1, 2021, through December 31, 2021.

CalSavers Registration Deadline for Employers with 50 or more Employees

The California Secure Choice Program (CalSavers) is a retirement savings program that will be for employers that do not already offer a retirement savings plan. Continue reading for more details.

US Supreme Court Dismisses Challenge to the Affordable Care Act

On June 17, 2021, the US Supreme Court (Court) dismissed the case challenging the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

Tax Mid-Year Review

We've outlined the numerous areas of tax law legislation that may have an impact on your business. Below are summaries of what to expect and prepare for beginning July 1, 2021, through December 31, 2021

IRS Releases COBRA Subsidy FAQs

The IRS released guidance regarding the COBRA premium assistance provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

IRS Releases Dependent Care Expenses Guidance

The IRS today issued Notice 2021-26 on the taxability of dependent care assistance programs (DCAP) for 2021 and 2022.

2022 Health Savings Account (HSA) Limits

The IRS has released the 2022 inflation-adjusted amounts for Health Savings Accounts (HSA). New amounts are effective for the 2022 calendar year.

San Francisco Waives 2020 HCSO Reporting

The City of San Francisco is waiving the 2020 Health Care Security Ordinance (HSCO) reporting requirement.

2019 & 2020 EEO-1 Filing Dates Announced

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that the 2019 and 2020 EEO-1 Component 1 data collection will open on Monday, April 26, 2021.

Virginia Enacts a Virginia Saves Program

HB 2174 establishes a state-facilitated IRA savings program for employees who are not offered a qualified retirement plan through their employer.

Virginia Overtime Wage Act

The Virginia Overtime Wage Act, which requires employers to pay one and a half times the employee's regular rate of pay for any hours in excess of 40 hours/wk

Virginia Paid Sick Leave for Home Health Workers

Virginia signed a new law requiring all health care employers that employ a home health worker must provide their employees with paid sick leave

New Mexico Healthy Workplaces Act

New Mexico signed into law the Healthy Workplaces Act. Private employers within the state will be required to provide paid sick leave to their employees.

DOL Publishes COBRA Model Notices and FAQs

The DOL released a dedicated webpage for information related to COBRA Premium Assistance under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA).

Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act

Virginia Governor Ralph Northan signed the Consumer Data Protection Act; this alert highlights the key points to know.

2020 HSA, IRA Contribution Deadlines Extended

The deadline to make 2020 contributions into IRAs, HSAs and other qualified savings accounts has been extended to May 17, 2021.

Masks, Hand Sanitizer, and other PPE Now Eligible Medical Expenses

The IRS announced that PPE if purchased for the purpose of preventing the spread of COVID-19 can be reimbursed as a medical expense

Illinois Enacts Equal Pay Certification & Reporting

Private employers with 100 or more employees within the state of Illinois must submit a statement of equal pay compliance to the IL DOL.

Congress Passes Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Extension

Congress passed the PPP Extension Act of 2021 which extends the application period to May 31, 2021 & provides SBA with the month of June to process applications