Federal Alerts

EEOC and DOJ Release Guidance on DEI Programs

Monday, April 28, 2025

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Compliance Corner

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Executive Order 14026 Regarding Federal Contractor Minimum Wage Rescinded.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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Compliance Corner

EO 13658 a previous order setting a lower minimum wage, was not rescinded.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.,

Federal Court blocks DHS termination of 2023 TPS Designation for Venezuela

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

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Comprehensive Service (News)

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 remain in effect while a decision from the court on the merits of the underlying legal action remains pending. The government could choose to appeal the order.

ADP® will continue to monitor and communicate any future related developments.

DHS Terminates 2023 TPS Designation for Venezuela

Monday, March 3, 2025

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Compliance Corner

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has terminated the 2023 Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Venezuela. Under the termination notice, Venezuela’s TPS status pursuant to the Oct. 3, 2023 designation will be terminated effective April 7, 2025. However, work authorization and other TPS-related benefits are valid only through April 2, 2025.

DHS Terminates 2023 TPS Designation for Venezuela

Thursday, February 13, 2025

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Compliance Corner

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has terminated the 2023 Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Venezuela. Under the termination notice, Venezuela’s TPS status pursuant to the Oct. 3, 2023 designation will be terminated effective April 7, 2025. However, work authorization and other TPS-related benefits are valid only through April 2, 2025.

Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Permanently Expanded

Wednesday, January 8, 2025

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Compliance Corner

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has published a final rule that permanently increases the automatic extension period of employment authorization and Employment Authorization Document (Form I-766 or EAD) validity from up to 180 days to up to 540 days, effective Jan. 13, 2025.

PCORI Fee for 2025 Announced

Monday, January 6, 2025

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Compliance Corner

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Notice 2024-83, which establishes the applicable dollar amount for policy and plan years ending on or after Oct. 1, 2024, and before Oct. 1, 2025, in relation to the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee established under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

IRS Releases 2025 Publication 15-B

Sunday, January 5, 2025

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Compliance Corner

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released the 2025 version of Publication 15-B (Employer's Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits). (Publication 15-B uses the term "employment taxes" to refer to federal income tax withholding as well as social security and Medicare (FICA) and federal unemployment (FUTA) taxes.) Publication 15-B is a supplement to Publication 15 (circular E) and IRS Publication 15-A (Employer's Supplemental Tax Guide).

IRS Releases 2025 Version of Publication 15-A

Sunday, January 5, 2025

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Compliance Corner

IRS Publication 15-A supplements IRS Publication 15 (Circular E), by providing more specialized and detailed employment tax information on certain topics covered in IRS Publication 15.

IRS Announces 2025 Automobile Business Use Mileage Rates

Sunday, January 5, 2025

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Compliance Corner

On December 19, 2024, the Internal Revenue Service issued via Notice N-2025-05 the 2025 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, moving, and charitable purposes.