In a 08/06/21 press release, the Department of Education (DOE) extended its suspension of wage garnishment for student loan debts through 1/31/22. The announcement confirmed this will be the final such extension, which is aimed at smoothing the transition for borrowers ahead of the resumption of ...

As you know, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) offered forgivable, low-interest loans to small businesses facing uncertainty due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), to help businesses retain workers, maintain payroll and cover other existing overhead costs. Applications for new PPP loans ...

ADP would like to remind you that Labor Day, Monday September 6, 2021 is a bank holiday. The Federal Reserve will be closed as will ADP’s offices.    To ensure timely employee direct deposits we recommend you accept and approve your payroll 48 business hours prior ...

Illinois has enacted legislation (House Bill 53) that requires employers to collect and report certain demographic data to the state if the rely solely upon an artificial intelligence analysis of a video interview to determine whether an applicant will be selected for an in-person interview. ...

  Illinois has enacted legislation (House Bill 117) that expands requirements related to the Illinois Secure Choice program to smaller employers. The changes take effect January 1, 2022. Background: Illinois Secure Choice is a state-based payroll withholding savings program ...

Illinois has enacted legislation (House Bill 121) that expressly prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals based on their work-authorization status. House Bill 121 is effective immediately. Background: The Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA) prohibits discrimination and ...

On July 19, 2021, Duluth Mayor Emily Larson signed File No. 21-23-0, which expands the reasons that leave may be used under Duluth’s Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) ordinance and expands on the notice requirement. The amendment to the ESST are effective Aug. 19, ...

Minnesota has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 9) that will expand a requirement to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnancy. Senate Bill 9 takes effect January 1, 2022. Background: Currently, Minnesota requires employers with 21 or more employees at any one site to provide ...

Beginning July 1, 2021, under the Nevada Hospitality and Travel Workers Right to Return Act, certain employers in the casino, hospitality, stadium, and travel industries must offer their former employees laid off or furloughed due to the COVID-19 pandemic the opportunity to return to work. ...

New York City Mayor, Bill DeBlasio, has signed an Order (Emergency Executive Order 225) that requires businesses to ensure that individuals are vaccinated before allowing them to enter the premises. The Order is effective immediately. Covered employers: The Order covers indoor businesses that ...