Federal Alerts
Monday, January 6, 2025
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Federal Compliance Update
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has published a final rule that permanently increases the automatic extension period of employment authorization and Employment Authorization Document (Form I-766 or EAD) validity from up to 180 days to up to 540 days, effective Jan. 13, 2025.
Monday, December 2, 2024
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Federal Compliance Update
On Nov. 15, 2024, a Texas federal court struck down a U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) rule that raised the minimum salary required to be paid to most employees classified as exempt from overtime and minimum wage requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
The court’s decision blocks the minimum compensation increases that were scheduled to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2025, and invalidates the previously required July 1, 2024, increases nationwide.
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
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Federal Compliance Update
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) via Revenue Procedure 2024-25 has released the inflation-adjusted contribution limitations for calendar year 2025 in relation to health savings accounts (HSAs) and high-deductible health plans (HDHPs).
Monday, November 4, 2024
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Federal Compliance Update
The Department of Labor (DOL) has announced that the hourly minimum wage for employees performing work on covered federal contracts will increase from $17.20 to $17.75 on Jan. 1, 2025. The new minimum wage rate will apply in full to tipped and non-tipped employees, as well as to workers with disabilities.
Monday, November 4, 2024
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Federal Compliance Update
Many jurisdictions require employers to provide time off to employees to vote and/or act as an election official. Here are eight key facts about these requirements.
Monday, November 4, 2024
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Federal Compliance Update
Many jurisdictions require employers to provide time off to employees to vote and/or act as an election official. Here are eight key facts about these requirements.
Friday, November 1, 2024
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Federal Compliance Update
On Oct. 10, 2024, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced the 2025 wage base. The annual wage base limit is the maximum amount of employee wages that are subject to the social security tax for the calendar year.
Friday, November 1, 2024
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Federal Compliance Update
On Oct. 22, 2024, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced via Revenue Procedure 2024-40 the dollar limitation for 2025 on employee salary reductions for contributions to health flexible spending accounts; the monthly limitation regarding the aggregate fringe benefit exclusion amount for transportation in a commuter highway vehicle and any transit pass; and the maximum amount that can be excluded from an employee’s gross income for the amounts paid for qualified adoption expenses furnished pursuant to an adoption assistance program.
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
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Federal Compliance Update
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has automatically extended the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (also known as Green Cards) to 36 months for lawful permanent residents who file Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card.
This extension is expected to help applicants who experience longer processing times, because they will receive proof of lawful permanent resident status as they await their renewed Green Card.
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
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Federal Compliance Update
A Texas court has set aside the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) Final Rule banning almost all non-compete clauses days before it was set to take effect on Sept. 4. The court’s ruling bars the FTC from enforcing the Final Rule nationwide.