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8 Must-Have Conversations With Employees

Effective communication is the foundation of a good employment relationship. Regular conversations with your employees can help build trust and loyalty, and drive performance. Here are eight critical conversations you should consider having with your employees.

SECURE 2.0 Catch-Up Contributions Must be Made on a Post-Tax (Roth) Basis for “High Wage Earners” beginning in 2026

Effective Jan. 1, 2026, SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (SECURE 2.0), requires most retirement plans permitting catch-up contributions to treat any catch-up contributions made by “High Wage Earners” as post-tax Roth contributions.

DHS Terminates Temporary Protected Status for Nepal

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Nepal will not be extended and will be terminated, effective Aug.  5, 2025, which is 60 days after the publication in the Federal Register.

Stay up-to-date with information about your legal benefits

Legal benefits are one of those things you hope you never need. But, just in case, ADP TotalSource® has you covered with Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) coverage, the Legal Defense Benefit (LDB), and support in responding to charges from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and other similar administrative agencies.

ADP Recently Celebrated National PEO Week

National PEO Week celebrates the key role that PEOs, or Professional Employer Organizations, play in supporting the backbone of our economy: more than 200,000 businesses employing more than 4.5 million people. Its no different for ADP TotalSource®, your PEO of choice.

10 Recruiting Mistakes to Avoid

When you are ready to hire a new employee, the steps you take can mean the difference between a quality hire and a subpar one. A poor hiring decision can have a significant impact on your bottom line. Here are 10 mistakes to avoid when recruiting new employees.

PureSafety Courses Migrating On May 15

At ADP®, we’re always looking for ways to enhance the way you work. In May, we will begin migrating PureSafety/UL Solution courses in your Learning Management System (LMS) to a different vendor. This transition will still allow you to access all your existing PureSafety/UL Solution courses, and your login information will not change.

Let’s get ready to elevate your learning!

Keys to Scheduling Employees

Smart scheduling practices can help employers manage costs and meet company, customer, and employee needs. Here are some tips for managing employee schedules.

Federal Court blocks DHS termination of 2023 TPS Designation for Venezuela

On March 31, 2025, a federal court issued a nationwide order blocking the decision to terminate the 2023 TPS designation for Venezuela. The net effect of the order is to reinstate the Jan. 17, 2025 notice that extended the 2023 TPS designation for Venezuela to Oct. 2, 2026. The order will remain in effect while a decision from the court on the merits of the underlying legal action remains pending. The government could choose to appeal the order.

ADP® will continue to monitor and communicate any future related developments.

Employee vs Independent Contractor: What You Don't Know Could Cost You

Many employers refer to independent contractors as "1099" workers and employees as "W-2" workers after the IRS forms used for federal reporting purposes. However, simply providing a worker a 1099 Form doesn't make them an independent contractor. The classification must always be made on the basis of whether the worker meets federal and state tests for independent contractor status. Different tests are used to determine whether a worker is covered by a particular law or benefit. The following is an overview of some of these tests.

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California passes amendment to Sick Leave Law. The new amendment clarifies a number of issues and generally provides employers greater flexibility to achieve compliance.

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Connecticut Enacts Personal Social Media Protection. Connecticut has become the 21st state to enact a law limiting an employer’s ability to access the personal social media accounts of job applicants and employees.

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The rates for temporary and total disability compensation has added information for surviving spouse benefits. Rate changes went into effect July 1, 2015.

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Illinois’ Cook County Ordinance restricts credit history use. Joining a nationwide trend, the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, Illinois, amended the Human Rights Ordinance to add credit history to the list of items an employer may not consider in making employment decisions. 

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Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey has announced that a safe harbor will be provided for employers that have sufficient existing paid time off policies and gives such employers an additional six months. 

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Minnesota state poster have been updated due to the new Minimum Wage effective August 1, 2015. Large employers must pay at least $9.00 an hour (annual gross volume of sales made or business done of $500,000 or more).

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New York City enacts Ban-the-Box Legislation, which is an ordinance restricting when employer inquiries about applicants’ criminal histories may be made during the application process and imposing significant obligations on employers who intend to take action based on such ...

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Rhode Island strengthens protections for pregnant employees. Rhode Island has passed an amendment to the state Fair Employment Practices Act which expanded the protections afforded to employees and job applicants on the basis of "conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical ...

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Washington’s highest court rules piece rate compensation does not satisfy rest break pay requirement. Like all compensation methods, piece rate compensation plans – under which an employee is compensated based on the number of “pieces” he or she generates or completes ...

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Some definitions on "wage due" and Payment of Wages by Employers other than railroads has been changed. There has also been some information added regarding Cash orders; and employees separated from payroll before paydays. 

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ACA Compliance: End the Confusion with ADP’s Health Care Solution.

 

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