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Early Retiree Reinsurance Program Applications Closed

Effective May 6, 2011, the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program (ERRP) will no longer accept new ERRP applications. Any sponsors wishing to apply to the ERRP must complete an application which must be received by the ERRP Application Center on or before 5:00PM ET on May...

Updated FLSA Regulations

Effective May 5, 2011, final rules issued by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) update regulations relating to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Portal-to-Portal Act. For more information, please review the featured article below.

New Federal Wage and Hour Regulations Take Effect

The Wage and Hour Division (WHD) of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) underwent several new developments to be effective on May 5, 2011. The developments relate to amendments made to the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Portal to Portal Act. Based on...

SSA Issuance of “No Match” Letters

On April 6, 2011, the Social Security Administration (SSA) reintroduced the issuance of social security no-match letters to notify an employer (and the affected individual) that the social security number information reported by the employer does not match the...

FLSA RIGHT TO KNOW PROPOSAL

In April 2011, the Right to Know proposed rulemaking of the federal Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) is expected to be released. The proposal covers aspects including updated recordkeeping regulations, as well as disclosure to workers about their status as employees or...

OSHA SUMMARY POSTING

From February 1 to April 30, 2011, OSHA requires that employers post a summary (OSHA Form 300A) of the total number of job-related injuries and illnesses that occurred in 2010.

H-1B FILING SEASON

On April 1, 2011, the filing period begins for new H-1B petitions to be counted toward the annual cap of 85,000 new H-1Bs for fiscal year 2012.

FINAL ADAAA REGULATIONS

On March 24, 2011, the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published its final regulations concerning the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) that established a broad definition of “disability.” The EEOC also provided new...

TYPES OF HR COMPLIANCE AUDIT REVIEWS

Four types of HR compliance audit reviews exist:Compliance:Emphasizes how well the business has complied with state and federal employment laws and related workplace regulations.Function-Specific:Focuses specifically on a certain HR function (i.e. records retention,...

IRS TAX FILING DEADLINE

The traditional tax return filing deadline is April 15 of each year, but the IRS has approved April 18, 2011 as the tax filing deadline for 2010 tax forms.

NEW ADA ACCESSIBILITY REGULATIONS

Effective March 15, 2011, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Final Rule will revise and expand the regulations regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The amended regulations adopt the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, which implement new...

UNIFORM COVERAGE OF SUMMARY EXPLANATION

By March 24, 2011, The Health and Human Services (HHS) agency is required to develop standards for group health plans and health issuers offering group or individual coverage by providing enrollees an accurate summary of benefits and explanation of their coverage in a...

DELAYED EEOC FINAL RULES ON GINA AND ADEA

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) had pushed back the anticipated date from October 2010 until this March for a final rule concerning the disparate impact burden of proof under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). Stay tuned for more...

OMNIBUS TRADE ACT EXTENSION OF ARRA EXPIRED

Congress had passed the Omnibus Trade Act, which provided a short term extension of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) provisions until February 13, 2011. The provisions made changes to the Health Coverage Tax Credit (HCTC) that encompassed several tax...

Additional Record-Keeping Regulations Proposed

In April 2011, the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) is expected to release a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the “Right to Know under the Fair Labor Standards Act.” The proposed rule would require employers to provide employees with information about their employment...

New Employment Compliance Inspection Center

On January 20, 2011, the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that a new Virginia-based facility will be dedicated to support audits of company employee identification verification “I-9” forms.

OSHA Annual Summary Posting Deadline

By February 1, 2011, an employer subject to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recordkeeping provisions for 300 Logs regarding workplace injuries and illnesses must post its 2010 annual summary (Form 300A).

Updated Form I-9 Handbook for Employers

Effective January 5, 2011, a new version of the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (Form I-9) Handbook for Employers was issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

Changes to Simple Cafeteria Plans

Effective January 1, 2011, certain employers that establish "simple cafeteria plans" are exempt from the Code Section 125 non-discrimination requirements, as well as the non-discrimination requirements applicable to the plans offered through the cafeteria plan.

EEOC Final GINA Regulations

Effective December 31, 2010, the Red Flag Program Clarification Act of 2010 exempts most healthcare providers from being considered “creditors” subject to the Red Flag Rule. The Rule requires financial institutions and creditors to implement programs to identify and...

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