Chicago Expands Paid Leave Ordinance; Changes Effective December 31, 2023
This November, the Chicago City Legislature expanded Chicago’s existing Paid Sick and Safe Ordinance (“the Ordinance”) to require employers ...
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Transparency in Coverage Price Comparison Tool Requirements Expanded For 2024
Beginning in 2024, group health plans and carriers will be required to include all covered items and services in their self-service ...
State Disability Insurance (SDI) Wage Cap Eliminated in 2024: Employer Options & Action Items
Beginning on January 1, 2024, all California wages will be subject to the SDI tax, as the wage cap on...
The IRS Announces New 401(k) Plan Limits for 2024
On November 1st, 2023, The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced the new 401(k) plan limits for 2024 in Notice 2023-751 Here are ...
2024 State Paid Family and Medical Leave Round-up
In recent years, many states have passed mandatory paid leave laws to provide employees with paid time off that may ...
[Updated]: New I-9 Form and “Alternative Procedure” for Remotely Verifying I-9 Documentation
Recently, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced significant changes to the Federal I-9 form and verification process:
Updated Enforcement Guidance for Transparency in Coverage Machine Readable Files
The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury (collectively the “Departments”) explain updated details via FAQs Part 61 ...
IRS Announces New PCORI Fee for Plan Years Ending Before October 1, 2024
The IRS recently released Notice 2023-70, which outlines the Patient-Centered Research Institute (PCORI) fee rate for plan years ending on ...
Employer Responsibilities Under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
As of June 27, 2023, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (the “Act” or “PWFA”) provides increased protection for workers seeking accommodation due ...
Ongoing Mental Health Parity Compliance Concerns Identified in the 2023 Report to Congress
In July 2023, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Treasury (collectively the “Departments”) issued their second annual Report ...
California Proposes State-Wide Long Term Care Insurance Program
In October 2019, California enacted Assembly Bill 567 (AB 567) after research on public opinion indicated Californians are concerned about the costs of ...
Illinois’ New Commuter Benefits Requirement Effective January 1, 2024
On July 28, 2023, Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker signed into law the Transportation Benefits Program Act (the Act). The Act, effective ...