Friday, September 26, 2025
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Comprehensive Service (Compliance Corner)
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced the termination of the 2021 Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Venezuela. Originally, the 2021 designation for Venezuela was set to expire on Sept. 10, 2025. DHS has indicated that Venezuela TPS beneficiaries under the 2021 designation continue to be employment-authorized during a 60-day transition period through Nov. 7, 2025.
Friday, September 26, 2025
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Comprehensive Service (Compliance Corner)
The H.R. 1, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the Act), was signed into law on July 4, 2025. The Act includes several significant changes that are relevant to companies for payroll, employment tax and employee benefits purposes, with some key provisions effective retroactively as of Jan. 1, 2025. For additional background information, review our prior article.
Thursday, September 4, 2025
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Comprehensive Service (Compliance Corner)
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has issued a decision concerning Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuela. The government is expected to appeal.
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
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Comprehensive Service (Compliance Corner)
Ohio has enacted legislation (House Bill 96), which requires employers to provide notice of certain plant closings and mass layoffs. House Bill 96 takes effect Sept. 29, 2025.
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
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Comprehensive Service (Compliance Corner)
New Hampshire has enacted legislation (House Bill 2), which requires certain employers to provide unpaid leave for medical appointments related to childbirth or adoption. House Bill 2 takes effect on Jan. 1, 2026.
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
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Comprehensive Service (Compliance Corner)
Montana has enacted legislation (House Bill 667), which adds protections for employees in public office. House Bill 667 is retroactive to Jan, 1, 2025.
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
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Comprehensive Service (Compliance Corner)
The state of Ohio has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 33), which provides employers with the option to post certain state labor law notices online. Senate Bill 33 is effective immediately.
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
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Comprehensive Service (Compliance Corner)
Delaware has enacted legislation that prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals on the basis of their military status. The change is a result of the enactment of House Substitute 1 and took effect immediately on July 23, 2025.
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
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Comprehensive Service (Compliance Corner)
As discussed in the recent Eye on Washington article on H.R. 1, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the Act) contains a number of changes to employee benefits. These changes include, for example, enhancement of the employer-provided childcare credit and the elimination of the bike commuter reimbursement program. In this article, we discuss other provisions of the Act impacting employee benefits.
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
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Comprehensive Service (Compliance Corner)
The city of Pittsburgh has enacted legislation (Ordinance 11), which expands its paid sick leave law requirements. The Ordinance is effective Jan. 1, 2026.