May 2025
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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.

Last steps for your 2024 ACA filing!


If you are an Applicable Large Employer and acknowledged your Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting in the ACA Reporting Tool (ART) by Feb. 20, 2025, transmission of your 2024 ACA filings is complete! ACA Reporting is filed under your unique FEIN. After transmission to the IRS, it is possible for your filing to come back with a status of “Accepted with Errors.” In most cases, a correction can be transmitted to the IRS to resolve the error. 


Last steps for your 2024 ACA filing!


If you are an Applicable Large Employer and acknowledged your Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting in the ACA Reporting Tool (ART) by Feb. 20, 2025, transmission of your 2024 ACA filings is complete! ACA Reporting is filed under your unique FEIN. After transmission to the IRS, it is possible for your filing to come back with a status of “Accepted with Errors.” In most cases, a correction can be transmitted to the IRS to resolve the error. 


Ensure an efficient Workers’ Compensation Insurance Renewal: Certificate review period begins March 1

We are excited to announce that we are once again providing you with a Certificate of Insurance (COI) review period prior to this year's annual workers' compensation renewal. This critical review period is essential to verify the accuracy of your certificates and remove unnecessary documents from your account before they are automatically renewed.

MyLearning Feature Highlight: How to search for courses with continuing education credits

Did you know that you can earn Continuing Ed credits with the American Payroll Association through the courses you take in myLearning@ADP? Most of our virtual instructor-led courses are eligible for these credits!

Preparing for an ICE audit

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is the enforcement arm of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.  As part of its mission, ICE routinely issues a Notice of Inspection alerting business owners that it will be auditing the employer’s Forms I-9 and other hiring records to determine whether they are in compliance with immigration law.  

 

OSHA compliance reminder: Certain employers must electronically submit their 2024 OSHA Form 300A (Summary of work-related injuries and illnesses) by March 2, 2025

Last month we published an article reminding you to post your OSHA Form 300A in the workplace from Feb. 1 through April 30, 2025. Some employers are also required to electronically submit the information from their 2023 OSHA Form 300A via the OSHA Injury Tracking Application (ITA). This year OSHA provided a new tool in ITA Coverage Application to help employers determine if they are covered by the regulation. OSHA also updated the ITA for enhance data security.

Read the information from OSHA below for more details and please reach out to your ADP TotalSource Risk & Safety Consultant if you need additional assistance.

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Regional Alerts

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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