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HR Compliance Tracker

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Big changes are happening in the realm of workplace compliance issues and labor laws in the United States. Noncompliance with government regulations can have serious consequences—and can cost your business big time. Keep up with what's happening between the government and the workplace with the HR Compliance Tracker: your go-to place to stay updated on some major workforce compliance issues.

 

WHD issues FLSA opinion letters and considers changes to exemptions

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Update: As of July 1, 2024 changes have been implemented to the Fair Labor Standards Act. For most
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IRS allows employers to match employee student loan payments in 401(k)

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In a letter released publicly in mid-August, the IRS signaled its willingness to allow employers to
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EEOC Sues Stanley Black & Decker for Violating ADA

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If companies with rigid attendance policies aren’t careful, they could run afoul of the Americans
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Columbus Joins the ACA Defense Against the Trump Administration

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In the President’s pursuit to undo the Affordable Care Act (ACA), many have joined the lawsuit to
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The New GDPR Privacy Law Rolls Out

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If you’ve taken a look at your inbox lately, companies and providers are sending you GDPR (General
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President Trump releases spring regulatory agenda

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The Trump administration released its Spring Regulatory Agenda, outlining the actions federal
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Supreme Court Issues Pro-Employer Ruling Class Action Waiver

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On May 21, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a pro-employer ruling class-action in Epic Systems
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The fight against the lawsuit aimed at ending ACA

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Since its introduction in 2010, the ACA has survived nearly 70 unsuccessful repeal attempts in
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DOL publishes new fact sheet for higher education employees

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How do you determine “normal” work hours for educators with irregular schedules? If someone has a
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SCOTUS puts its foot down on FLSA construction language

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In a 5-4 decision, SCOTUS ruled in Encino Motorcars, LLC v. Navarro that the Fair Labor Standards
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USCIS to delay H-1B Premium Processing

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The H-1B visa is making headlines with its six-month deep freeze. The U.S. Citizenship and
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IRS warns payroll managers of W-2 phishing scams

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As tax season began in January 2018, the IRS released a statement warning HR and payroll managers
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Congressional tax overhaul bill passes, signed into law

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On December 20, 2017, Congress passed the 2017 Tax Act H.R. 1 (known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act).
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New Overtime Rule Proposal in October 2018

In its recently published fall regulatory agenda, the US Department of Labor announced its
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The IRS issues penalty for ACA Employer Shared Responsibility Mandate

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Several months ago, the IRS said it would begin issuing penalties for employers who did not comply
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OSHA announces extension for recordkeeping rule under new system

Employers will now have an additional two weeks to file electronic illness and injury forms under
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Pennsylvania senators propose bill to ban NDAs for sexual misconduct

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Pennsylvania Senator Judy Schwank led a group of Democratic Senators in introducing a bill that
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IRS releases new draft Forms 1094 and 1095 for ACA reporting in 2018

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The IRS recently released draft forms for ACA reporting on the 2017 tax year (due in 2018). See the
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Plaintiffs can now receive emotional distress damages under FLSA

In wage and hour retaliation claims, plaintiffs can now receive damages for emotional distress
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Senate healthcare bill comes up short on votes

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The Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA), GOP Senate healthcare bill to repeal and replace the
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New Form I-9 released for employment eligibility verification

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Earlier this year, the United States Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) made achange to Form
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DOL withdraws guidance on joint employers and independent contractors

In June 2017, Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta withdrew the informal guidance given by the Obama
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Fiduciary law to go into effect June 9 without delay

U.S. Labor Secretary, Alexander Acosta, announced that the Fiduciary Rule will go into partial
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ACA Repeal and Replace Bill AHCA passes the House

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The GOP’s American Health Care Act (AHCA) bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA)
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Working Families Flexibility Act passes the House

The Working Families Flexibility Act recently passed the House of Representatives and now awaits a
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