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2024 End-of-Year Plan Sponsor “To Do” List (Part 1) Health and Welfare

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We are pleased to present our annual End of Year Plan Sponsor “To Do” Lists. This year, we present our “To Do” Lists in four separate SW Benefits Updates. This Part 1 covers year-end health and welfare plan issues. Parts 2,...more

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New Illinois Law Aims to Curtail Employers’ Mandatory, Captive Audience Meetings

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Illinois joined a handful of other states in limiting employers’ ability to conduct “captive audience” meetings when Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law SB3649, commonly known as the Worker Freedom of Speech Act. The Act...more

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Employers Get Ready: I-9 Fine Increases Are Here — and More I-9 Inspections Are on the Horizon

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The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced that it will impose higher fines against employers that fail to comply with the complex rules governing Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility...more

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The Very Timely PWA Requirements Finalized

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On June 18, 2024, the Department of the Treasury (the “Treasury”) and the Internal Revenue Service (the “Service”) issued final regulations (T.D. 9998) (the “Final Regulations”) regarding compliance with the prevailing wage...more

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Five Things on the Department of Labor’s Radar for Employee Benefit Plans

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All qualified retirement plans are subject to a myriad of requirements of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (ERISA). The United States Department of Labor (DOL) is charged with enforcing the...more

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Broadcasters and Other Media Employers Must Navigate the New 2024 Overtime Requirements

On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor published final regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) that ultimately raise the minimum salary necessary to be exempt from federal overtime rules by 65%. These...more

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The Department of Labor Has Your Business in Its Sights: Act Now to Prevent Costly Penalties Later

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President Joe Biden has signed off on the most recent government funding bill, which allocates $13.4 billion to the United States Department of Labor (DOL), including $260 million earmarked for the DOL’s Wage and Hour...more

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Child Labor Law Penalties on the Rise – Employers Face Various Avenues to Increased Exposure

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Seyfarth Synopsis: Child labor laws remain fertile ground for government enforcement as evaluate key issues for 2024. Late last year, the Wage Hour Division released guidance for new processes to assess greater penalties...more

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Chicago Passes Sweeping Paid Leave Ordinance

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The city of Chicago approved the Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance (the ordinance) on November 9, 2023, providing all employees working in the city with up to five annual days of paid leave that can be...more

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2023 End-of-Year Plan Sponsor “To Do” Lists (Part 1) Health and Welfare

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We are pleased to present our annual End of Year Plan Sponsor “To Do” Lists. This year, we present our “To Do” Lists in four separate Employee Benefits Updates. This Part 1 covers year-end health and welfare plan issues....more

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Treasury and IRS Release Proposed Regulations on IRA’s Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Requirements

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The U.S. Department of Treasury (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have issued proposed regulations interpreting the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements (Labor...more

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Illinois Joins the Growing List of States With New Pay Transparency Laws

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Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law HB 3129, an amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act that changes how employers can advertise for position openings in Illinois, on August 11, 2023. The amendment goes into effect January...more

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Treasury Department and IRS Issue Proposed Regulations on the Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Requirements under the Inflation...

The proposed regulations adopt the Department of Labor’s published rates for prevailing wages for the relevant type of construction in the geographic location of the project. The proposed regulations provide additional...more

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IRS Proposed Regulations and DOL Guidance Clarify Certain Aspects of the Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Requirements

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The U.S. Department of Treasury (“Treasury”) and IRS issued proposed regulations (“Proposed Regulations”) on August 29, 2023, regarding increased credit or deduction amounts available under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022...more

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Ensuring Child Labor Law Compliance Amid Growing Scrutiny

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In February, the New York Times published an investigative report regarding alleged employment of underage migrants, many from Central America, at U.S. companies. While employment of certain minors is permitted under federal...more

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NJ Employers Must Add This Step to Their Separation Protocols

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New Jersey employers have long had a duty to issue Instructions For Claiming Unemployment Benefits, known as Form BC-10 (Source), to separated employees, but with several amendments to the New Jersey Unemployment Compensation...more

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Child Labor: 9 Key Strategies to Mitigate Risk of Child Labor in the Supply Chain

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Since 2018, the U.S. Department of Labor has seen a 69 percent increase of children being employed illegally by companies. Last month, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) and Department of Health and Human Services (“DHHS”)...more

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Don’t Let Bank Uncertainty Delay Payroll: Considerations for Employers

With bank uncertainty making headlines, we answer employers’ most frequently asked questions about the consequences of payroll delays, strategies for mitigating risk and more. ...more

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There Is a New OSHA Coming to Town — And It Is About to Get Real (Expensive)

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Since the Biden Administration assumed control in 2021, the Department of Labor (DOL) has been increasingly focused on enforcement. That is particularly true when it comes to safety and health in the workplace, as enforced by...more

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International Trade Enforcement Roundup – January 2023

Russia - Former Special Agent in Charge of the FBI New York Counterintelligence Division Charged with Violating U.S. Sanctions on Russia (DOJ) Those involved. Charles McGonigal, former Special Agent in Charge of the FBI...more

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OSHA Alert: Time to Post Annual Form 300A Summary of Injuries and Illnesses; Penalties Jump More Than 7.7 Percent

This year, as has been the case the past six years, January brings two items from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) that almost all employers will want to keep in mind. One is an adjustment to the...more

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DOL Proposes Significant Changes to VFCP Program

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On November 21, 2022, the US Department of Labor’s (DOL) Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) released a proposed amendment and restatement of the Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program (VFCP), along with a...more

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The 7 Most Common Questions Asked by Mississippi Employers Hiring Minors

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With the holiday season coming up, Mississippi employers may be considering hiring minors for seasonal work. However, you must take special care in employing minor workers, as both federal and state laws impose special rules...more

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Washington State Releases Guidance on New Job Posting Requirements

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In April 2022, we wrote about the upcoming amendments to Washington's Equal Pay and Opportunity Act (EPOA). The EPOA amendments require most employers who engage in business in Washington state to include pay ranges and...more

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Inflation Reduction Act: Wage and Apprenticeship Requirements

President Joe Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (“HR 5376”) (the “IRA” or the “Act”), on August 16, 2022. There are numerous tax credits in the legislation that intend to facilitate access to...more

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