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1 Big Bill + 2 New Deductions = Multiple New Challenges

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The freshly enacted “One Big Beautiful Bill” introduces two above-the-line tax deductions for tips and overtime wages. While these deductions offer potential savings for eligible workers, they come with new compliance...more

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Auditor Releases “Snapshot” of IRS Workforce Revealing Devastating Extent of Initial Job Cuts

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The Treasury Department’s Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) has released a report showing how the Internal Revenue Service has been dramatically impacted by government-wide efforts to reduce the size of the...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Extension of Hiring Freeze (Trump EO Tracker)

Extends the freeze on hiring Federal civilian employees within the executive branch through July 15, 2025. This freeze continues to apply to all executive departments and agencies regardless of their sources of operational...more

Freeman Law

IRS Terminates Over 6,000 Employees

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Following his January 20th inauguration, President Donald Trump has made a concerted effort to downsize the executive branch of the federal government. Today, in a move that many have anticipated for weeks, President Trump’s...more

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Trump Orders Hiring Freeze and Return to Work for Federal Employees

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Among the myriad executive orders issued by President Trump in the hours after his inauguration, two focus on the number and location of federal employees. The first is a return-to-work order, requiring all employees of...more

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Employer Benefit Plan Assistance FAQs: California Wildfires

In the wake of the horrific wildfires in Los Angeles (which are ongoing as of today), employees based in the Los Angeles area may have questions about available support from employer-sponsored 401(k) plan accounts and other...more

Morgan Lewis

Employers Can Aid Wildfire Victims with Out-of-Pocket Expenses, Paid Leave, and Through Tax-Exempt Organizations

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Many individuals are in desperate need of funds due to injuries, damage, and other unexpected expenses caused by the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles. Employers can aid wildfire victims with tax-free payments, paid leave, and...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Spring Cleaning: Is Your “Employment House” in Order?

Spring is here (for most of us we hope) with warmer weather, fresh flowers, yard work and outdoor activities. Now is also a good time to ensure your “employment house” is in order. Here are some items for your employment...more

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Employee Benefits Post-Dobbs: Considerations for Year-End Planning

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Much has been written about the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson to overturn the constitutional right to abortion. For employers in particular, the Dobbs decision raised a number of questions about employee...more

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Time to Rock the Vote? How Institutions of Higher Education Should Prepare for Supercharged Midterm Elections

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It is no stretch to suggest that the upcoming midterm elections will be a hotbed of political activity across all spectrums. Each election cycle presents exciting opportunities for institutions of higher education (IHEs) and...more

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May 2021: The Top 18 Labor And Employment Law Stories

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes for the past few years—and this past month...more

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2021 IRS Adjusted Dollar Limits for Employee Benefit Arrangements

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In this legal update, our employee benefits team highlights the recently issued 2021 calendar year limits for qualified retirement plans, other retirement arrangements, fringe benefits, and health and welfare plans....more

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IRS Issues New Guidance for Complying with Paid Sick and Family Leave Reporting Requirements

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Way back in March, as the pandemic began to set in, Congress quickly passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the Act) as part of a barrage of legislation aimed at providing relief to American workers. The Act...more

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IRS Issues Guidance on PTO Donations to Charity

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In Notice 2020-46, the IRS explains how employees can forgo their paid time off balances to allow their employers to make donations to charities that are assisting individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic....more

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Jackson Walker Updates FAQs on Employment Issues Arising Out of COVID-19

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Jackson Walker posted its update to FAQs on employment issues arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic. The JW updates reflect recent Department of Labor (DOL) regulations and guidelines for employer compliance with the...more

Holland & Hart LLP

DOL Finalizes FFCRA Regulations

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After days of uncertainty and looming deadlines created by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), the DOL has finally issued some definitive regulatory guidance, as well as twenty new Q&As to its list of...more

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DHS Announces Temporary Flexibility in I-9 and E-Verify Requirements During Coronavirus Pandemic

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In response to the new challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced temporary flexibility in the requirements for completing Form I-9, Employment Eligibility...more

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Ye Olde Holiday Crossword — With Clues for Solving the Office Party Puzzle

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As the end of the year approaches, many employers are preparing for the annual office holiday party. This occasion presents an opportunity for employers to express appreciation for the hard work performed by staff all year....more

Dentons

HR Quick Takes: PTO donations

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Q: Can one employee donate PTO to another? A: Yes, but the government doesn’t make kindness easy. There are IRS rules which directly impact PTO donation plans....more

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Massachusetts Extends Critical Compliance Deadlines Under the Paid Family Medical Leave Law

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On May 1, 2019, the Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave (Department) offered Massachusetts businesses a temporary reprieve by extending two key deadlines critical to the implementation of the Massachusetts...more

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IRS Shows How Difficult It Can Be To Exclude Business Meals From Income

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The IRS recently issued a Technical Advice Memorandum (TAM) demonstrating the level of scrutiny that the IRS will apply in the case of the business meal exclusion....more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

IRS Releases Guidance on Employer FMLA Tax Credit

As mentioned in our January 2018 and March 2018 Client Advisories, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Act”), provides a temporary corporate federal tax credit, ranging from 12.5 percent to 25 percent, that may be claimed by...more

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IRS Issues Notice 2018-71 to Clarify Tax Credit for Paid Medical Leave

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Any employer who offers employees paid family or medical leave may benefit from the new Internal Revenue Code Section 45S, added by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and clarified on September 24, 2018 by Internal Revenue Service...more

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New Tax Credit for Paid Leave – Part 2: IRS Issues Helpful Guidance

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As expected, the IRS recently issued additional guidance concerning the new paid leave tax credit codified as Code Section 45S. The guidance, set forth in IRS Notice 2018-17, is presented in the form of 34 questions and...more

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New IRS Guidance Clarifies How Employers May Qualify For The Paid Family Leave Tax Credit

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On September 24, 2018, the IRS released Notice 2018-71 (the Notice) which provides useful FAQs related to how employers may claim the business tax credit for calendar years 2018 and 2019 for providing paid family and medical...more

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