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HR Compliance Tracker

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Big changes are happening in the realm of workplace compliance issues and labor laws in the United States. Noncompliance with government regulations can have serious consequences—and can cost your business big time. Keep up with what's happening between the government and the workplace with the HR Compliance Tracker: your go-to place to stay updated on some major workforce compliance issues.

 

Dems introduce bills to raise salary minimum for overtime exemption

On June 11, 2019, members of the House and Senate introduced companion bills to amend the Fair
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House passes bill to expand federal civil rights for LGBTQ workers

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The U.S. House of Representatives took a significant step forward by passing the Equality Act,
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The U.S. House of Representatives strengthens the Affordable Care Act

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In addition to the recent omnibus legislation passed by the House, it's imperative for companies
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Lawmakers may add gender identity + sexual orientation to Title VII

The U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary is considering a bill to extend protections offered under
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ADA doesn’t require on-the-spot accommodations

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In Brumley v. United Parcel Service, Inc., the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that
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Texas federal judge ruled ACA unconstitutional

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On December 14, Republican-appointed Judge Reed O’Connor has ruled the Affordable Care Act (ACA)
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DHS proposes a reform to the H-1B visa filing process

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On December 3, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed a new change to the H-1B visa
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IRS extends deadlines for Form 1095-C & transition relief

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At the end of the month, the IRS issued a notice saying it would extend the deadline for furnishing
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Supreme Court casts a unanimous vote in age discrimination case

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In a unanimous vote, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of two Arizona firefighters in a lawsuit
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DOL pushed back overtime rule until 2019

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If you’re expecting regulation updates on overtime exemptions, you’ll have to wait until next year.
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New OSHA guidance reveals safety incentive programs and drug tests

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It’s better to be safe than sorry when you report workplace incidents, and OSHA wants you to know
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Treasury announces new employer tax credit for family & medical leave

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Employers who provide paid family and medical leave to their employees in the 2018 and 2019 tax
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WHD issues FLSA opinion letters and considers changes to exemptions

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On August 28, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) issued four new opinion
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IRS allows employers to match employee student loan payments in 401(k)

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In a letter released publicly in mid-August, the IRS signaled its willingness to allow employers to
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EEOC Sues Stanley Black & Decker for Violating ADA

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If companies with rigid attendance policies aren’t careful, they could run afoul of the Americans
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Columbus Joins the ACA Defense Against the Trump Administration

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In the President’s pursuit to undo the Affordable Care Act (ACA), many have joined the lawsuit to
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IRS issues the next step of the ACA penalty process

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In effort to enforce full-time employee coverage requirements under the Affordable Care Act (ACA),
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DOL finalizes Association Health Plan Expansion Rule

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Starting September 1, 2018, the Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a final rule that expands
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The New GDPR Privacy Law Rolls Out

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If you’ve taken a look at your inbox lately, companies and providers are sending you GDPR (General
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President Trump releases spring regulatory agenda

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The Trump administration released its Spring Regulatory Agenda, outlining the actions federal
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Supreme Court Issues Pro-Employer Ruling Class Action Waiver

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On May 21, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a pro-employer ruling class-action in Epic Systems
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The fight against the lawsuit aimed at ending ACA

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Since its introduction in 2010, the ACA has survived nearly 70 unsuccessful repeal attempts in
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DOL publishes new fact sheet for higher education employees

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How do you determine “normal” work hours for educators with irregular schedules? If someone has a
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SCOTUS puts its foot down on FLSA construction language

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In a 5-4 decision, SCOTUS ruled in Encino Motorcars, LLC v. Navarro that the Fair Labor Standards
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Getting PAID: new way for employers to address wage & hour violations

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HR professionals face tremendous pressure to process payroll on time and manage regulations. Under
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USCIS to delay H-1B Premium Processing

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The H-1B visa is making headlines with its six-month deep freeze. The U.S. Citizenship and
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Proposed ordinance to protect employees with evacuation orders

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Last year’s hurricanes served as reminders to us all about the importance of crisis management
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Austin brings paid sick leave to the Lone Star State

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After a 9-2 City Council vote, Austin became the first city in Texas to mandate paid sick leave for
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IRS warns payroll managers of W-2 phishing scams

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As tax season began in January 2018, the IRS released a statement warning HR and payroll managers
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Affordable Care Act’s Cadillac Tax delayed until 2022

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In December 2015, President Obama passed a two-year delay on the Affordable Care Act’s excise tax
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Congressional tax overhaul bill passes, signed into law

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On December 20, 2017, Congress passed the 2017 Tax Act H.R. 1 (known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act).
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IRS Extends Form 1095-C Deadline for 2018 ACA Reporting

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The IRS extended the deadlines for furnishing ACA Forms 1095-B and 1095-C to employees. The forms
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New Overtime Rule Proposal in October 2018

In its recently published fall regulatory agenda, the US Department of Labor announced its
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The IRS issues penalty for ACA Employer Shared Responsibility Mandate

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Several months ago, the IRS said it would begin issuing penalties for employers who did not comply
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OSHA announces extension for recordkeeping rule under new system

Employers will now have an additional two weeks to file electronic illness and injury forms under
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EEOC publishes report addressing and preventing workplace harassment

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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released its Promising Practices for Preventing
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Pennsylvania senators propose bill to ban NDAs for sexual misconduct

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Pennsylvania Senator Judy Schwank led a group of Democratic Senators in introducing a bill that
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5th Circuit Halts Litigation on 2016 Overtime Rule

On November 6, 2017, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals granted a motion from the Department of
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Labor law changes coming to California in 2018

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California governor, Jerry Brown recently signed some significant bills into place for California
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Florida minimum wage to increase in January 2018

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As of January 1, 2018, the minimum wage in Florida will increase to $8.25 per hour, a two percent
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IRS releases final 2017 ACA Forms 1094-C & 1095-C

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The IRS has officially released the final 1094-C and 1095-C forms for the ACA tax year 2017 (due in
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Joint-employer bill, Save Local Business Act, to the House for a vote

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In a 23-17 vote, the House Education and the Workforce Committee will send the Save Local Business
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Senate Republicans make efforts to revive ACA repeal

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Facing pressure to deliver on their seven-year promise to repeal and replace the Affordable Care
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Obama-era final rule for FLSA white collar exemptions meets its end

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The injunction on the Obama administration’s Final Rule for changes to FLSA exemptions is now
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Trump names head of US Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division

On September 1, 2017, President Trump announced the official appointment of Cheryl Stanton as the
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IRS releases new draft Forms 1094 and 1095 for ACA reporting in 2018

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The IRS recently released draft forms for ACA reporting on the 2017 tax year (due in 2018). See the
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Plaintiffs can now receive emotional distress damages under FLSA

In wage and hour retaliation claims, plaintiffs can now receive damages for emotional distress
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DOL invites employers to give insight on 2016 FLSA rules in RFI

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At the end of July, the Department of Labor officially released theirRequest for Information for
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ACA Repeal Now, Replace Later plan rejected in the Senate

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On Wednesday, July 26, 2017, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) held a vote for his
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Senate moves forward with healthcare debate

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On Tuesday, July 25, the Senate succeeded in passing a motion to proceed with the health care
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Senate healthcare bill comes up short on votes

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The Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA), GOP Senate healthcare bill to repeal and replace the
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New Form I-9 released for employment eligibility verification

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Earlier this year, the United States Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) made achange to Form
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DOL submits Request for Information on the FLSA overtime rule

During the Committee on Appropriations hearing on June 7, Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta
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Senate GOP releases ACA repeal bill, delays vote

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On Thursday, June 22, Senate Republicans revealed their long-promised bill to repeal and replace the
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DOL withdraws guidance on joint employers and independent contractors

In June 2017, Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta withdrew the informal guidance given by the Obama
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Fiduciary law to go into effect June 9 without delay

U.S. Labor Secretary, Alexander Acosta, announced that the Fiduciary Rule will go into partial
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ACA Repeal and Replace Bill AHCA passes the House

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The GOP’s American Health Care Act (AHCA) bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA)
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Working Families Flexibility Act passes the House

The Working Families Flexibility Act recently passed the House of Representatives and now awaits a
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New rule aims to stabilize existing ACA insurance marketplace

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On April 13, the Trump administration issued a final rule on market stabilization for the
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GOP withdraws bill to repeal & replace the ACA

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On Friday, March 24, House Republican leaders withdrew the GOP health care bill after being unable
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DOL Secretary nominee supports FLSA overtime rule to reflect inflation

During a confirmation hearing, Department of Labor Secretary nominee Alexander Acosta indicated his
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