Federal Alerts
Monday, March 3, 2025
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Federal Compliance Update
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has terminated the 2023 Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Venezuela. Under the termination notice, Venezuela’s TPS status pursuant to the Oct. 3, 2023 designation will be terminated effective April 7, 2025. However, work authorization and other TPS-related benefits are valid only through April 2, 2025.
Thursday, February 13, 2025
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Federal Compliance Update
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has terminated the 2023 Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Venezuela. Under the termination notice, Venezuela’s TPS status pursuant to the Oct. 3, 2023 designation will be terminated effective April 7, 2025. However, work authorization and other TPS-related benefits are valid only through April 2, 2025.
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
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Federal Compliance Update
On Jan. 21, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order (“new EO”) titled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity”. For federal contractors, the new EO eliminates federal contractor affirmative action plan obligations regarding race and gender (as had been required by EO 11246) and enforcement activity by the OFCCP regarding race or gender affirmative action plans.
Monday, January 6, 2025
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Federal Compliance Update
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Notice 2024-83, which establishes the applicable dollar amount for policy and plan years ending on or after Oct. 1, 2024, and before Oct. 1, 2025, in relation to the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee established under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Monday, January 6, 2025
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Federal Compliance Update
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released the 2025 version of Publication 15-B (Employer's Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits). (Publication 15-B uses the term "employment taxes" to refer to federal income tax withholding as well as social security and Medicare (FICA) and federal unemployment (FUTA) taxes.) Publication 15-B is a supplement to Publication 15 (circular E) and IRS Publication 15-A (Employer's Supplemental Tax Guide).
Monday, January 6, 2025
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Federal Compliance Update
IRS Publication 15-A supplements IRS Publication 15 (Circular E), by providing more specialized and detailed employment tax information on certain topics covered in IRS Publication 15.
Monday, January 6, 2025
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Federal Compliance Update
On December 19, 2024, the Internal Revenue Service issued via Notice N-2025-05 the 2025 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, moving, and charitable purposes.
Monday, January 6, 2025
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Federal Compliance Update
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has ruled that the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) prohibits employers from requiring employees to attend meetings in which the employer expresses their views on unionization. The NLRB ruled that the decision will be applied prospectively (future cases) only.
Monday, January 6, 2025
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Federal Compliance Update
The Internal Revenue Service has released Publication 15 (a/k/a Circular E) Employer’s Tax Guide for use in 2025. Publication 15 explains an employer’s tax responsibilities, important updates for 2025, and employer instructions for payroll and non-payroll tax withholding.
Monday, January 6, 2025
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Federal Compliance Update
On Dec. 19, 2024, the Internal Revenue Service issued Notice 2025-05 announcing that the standard mileage rate, effective Jan. 1, 2025, for use of an automobile to obtain medical care is 21 cents per mile. This is the same rate as in 2024.