Latest Compliance News

Alabama Reminder - Alabama Overtime Tax Exemption Law Expires on June 30,

Friday, May 30, 2025
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Under current law, Alabama exempts amounts paid to nonexempt 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.   

 

Effective July 1, 2025, employers must again withhold state income tax from FLSA overtime wages paid to all nonexempt employees. 

IRS Releases 2026 HSA and HDHP Limits

Friday, May 30, 2025
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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) via Rev. Proc. 2025-19 has released the inflation-adjusted contribution limitations for calendar year 2026 in relation to health savings accounts (HSAs) and high-deductible health plans (HDHPs).  

These limits are indexed for inflation and released annually by June 1st for the following year, as required under the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Clarifies Arrest Record Discrimination

Monday, April 28, 2025
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The Wisconsin Supreme Court has clarified that employment nondiscrimination protections under the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act apply to arrest records connected to criminal and non-criminal matters. The Court also clarified that arrest record discrimination can occur when the arrest record is a motivating factor in an employer’s decision to take an adverse employment action. The ruling took effect on April 10, 2025.

Court Blocks Termination of Parole Program for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans

Monday, April 28, 2025
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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 block will remain in place pending further review by the court or an appeals court overturning the block.

This means that while the block is in effect, the duration of a CHNV beneficiary’s parole and any associated work authorization now reverts to the date previously granted by the government.  This is the date listed on the parole approval notice/ I-94 and related work authorization document. 

EEOC and DOJ Release Guidance on DEI Programs

Monday, April 28, 2025
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 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 agencies’ view of how DEI actions can run afoul of anti-discrimination laws.

Executive Order 14026 Regarding Federal Contractor Minimum Wage Rescinded. Minimum wage from Executive Order 13658 back in effect.

Thursday, April 3, 2025
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EO 13658 a previous order setting a lower minimum wage, was not rescinded. Consequently, effective Jan. 1, 2025, federal contractors covered under EO 13658 must pay at least a minimum wage of $13.30 per hour to non-tipped employees and pay tipped employees at least a minimum cash wage of $9.30 per hour. Generally, EO 13658 pertains to covered contracts that were entered into, renewed or extended prior to Jan. 30, 2022.,
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