Did you hear the news? During the week of May 22, we celebrated the first ever National Professional Employer Organizations (PEO) Week in the United States – and took the story of hard-working small and mid-size businesses to Washington, D.C., to influence key leaders and organizations who need to hear from you. Read more from our SVP Kristen Appleman about what this means for you.

The Form I-9 (I-9) is used to verify a new hire's identity and work authorization. Employers must ensure that each employee properly completes the I-9 at the time of hire. Completing an I-9 can be more complicated for employees who are working remotely, especially now that a U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) temporary policy that allowed virtual inspection of documentation in some cases is about to expire on July 31. 

Recently the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released a Chief Counsel Memo confirming its long-standing position that all flexible spending account (FSA) expenses must be substantiated.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) via Revenue Procedure 2023-23 has released the inflation-adjusted contribution limitations for calendar year 2024 in relation to health savings accounts (HSAs) and high-deductible health plans (HDHPs).  

Colorado has enacted legislation (House Bill 23-1006) that requires employers to provide an annual notice to employees about certain tax credits that may be available to them.

The Denver Auditor's Office has issued civil wage theft rules in response to recently passed Ordinance 22-1614. The Ordinance, among other things, increased the civil penalties for wage theft violations in the City.

Idaho recently enacted legislation (Senate Bill 1130) that, with limited exceptions, prohibits employers from requiring employees to obtain a coronavirus vaccination. Senate Bill 1130 became effective immediately on April 6, 2023.