Under current law, Alabama exempts amounts paid to non-exempt employees as overtime compensation in accordance with the U.S. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) from state income tax.  This tax exemption is in effect through June 30, 2025.  Next steps Effective July 1, 2025, ...

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has made minor changes to Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification). The revised Form I-9 has an edition date of Jan. 20, 2025, and an expiration date of May 31, 2027, and is now available for download. Employers may use the updated ...

A federal district court has issued an order temporarily blocking the upcoming April 24, 2025, termination of parole and related employment authorization for beneficiaries of the parole program for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans (“CHNV parole program”). The ...

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) and the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ) recently issued two guidance documents for employers on workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.   The guidance explains the respective ...

President Trump has rescinded Executive Order 14026 that generally pertains to covered contracts that were entered into, renewed, or extended on or after Jan. 30, 2022.    The Details:  Prior to the rescission, effective Jan. 1, 2025, federal contractors covered under EO 14026 ...

On March 31, 2025, a federal court issued a nationwide order blocking the decision to terminate the 2023 TPS designation for Venezuela. The net effect of the order is to reinstate the Jan. 17, 2025 notice that extended the 2023 TPS designation for Venezuela to Oct. 2, 2026. The order will ...

Vermont has enacted legislation (“S.135”), which creates a state-sponsored retirement savings program. Covered employers that do not offer a retirement plan must register or certify their exemption to the Vermont Saves program in a phased implementation beginning July 1, 2025 through ...

The California Civil Rights Division (CRD) has released new and updated resources for the 2024 pay data reporting period for employers with 100 or more employees. Employers must use the CRD’s online pay data reporting portal to submit their annual reports. The portal is open. The ...

When a worker qualifies as an independent contractor, the employer is generally relieved of obligations related to payroll taxes, minimum wage  in addition to overtime requirements, benefits, workers' compensation, and unemployment costs for that individual. However, only a small ...

Employers with 100 or more employees located in Illinois must renew their Equal Pay Registration Certificate (EPRC) every two years. For employers that obtained their initial EPRC in 2023, this means the deadline for renewing their certification falls in 2025. Employers who have already ...