November 2025

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IRS Announces 2026 Social Security Wage Base

11/06/25

On Oct. 24, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced the 2026 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.

The 2026 social security wage base will be $184,500, which is an increase of $8,400 from $176,100 in 2025.    
Tuesday, November 4, 2025/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (2093)/Comments (0)/
Categories: Compliance Corner Federal Compliance Update
Tags: Compliance Corner11/06/25

E-Verify Resumes Operations as Government Shutdown Continues

11/06/25

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently posted an update to the E-Verify site indicating that E-Verify application is now operational.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (1715)/Comments (0)/
Categories: Compliance Corner Federal Compliance Update
Tags: Compliance Corner11/06/25

DHS Ends Auto-Extensions for Many EAD Renewal Applications Effective Oct. 30, 2025

11/06/25

On Oct. 29, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced an Interim Final Rule (IFR) to end the practice of automatically extending the validity of certain EADs when a renewal application for employment authorization was timely filed.
  
Tuesday, November 4, 2025/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (1972)/Comments (0)/
Categories: Compliance Corner State Compliance UpdateFederal Compliance Update
Tags: Compliance Corner11/06/25

What to Expect During a Federal Government Shutdown

10/02/25

With the government shutdown that occured at midnight on Sept. 30, 2025, we have outlined key areas of potential impacts to your HR operations, along with important employer obligations.
Tuesday, September 30, 2025/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (3120)/Comments (0)/
Categories: Compliance Corner Federal Compliance Update
Tags: Compliance Corner10/02/25

President issues Proclamation Increasing H-1B Visa fee to $100,000

10/02/25

The H-1B visa program allows US employers to hire foreign workers in specialty occupations requiring highly specialized knowledge.   Before the Proclamation took effect, private employers would submit a $780 fee to sponsor a petition along with additional fees of approximately $1,800 to $2,600.  The government holds an annual lottery to select those workers who will gain the visa.
Friday, September 26, 2025/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (2581)/Comments (0)/
Categories: Compliance Corner Federal Compliance Update
Tags: Compliance Corner10/02/25

End of 2021 TPS Designation for Venezuela

10/02/25

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced the termination of the 2021 Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Venezuela.  Originally, the 2021 designation for Venezuela was set to expire on Sept. 10, 2025.  DHS has indicated that Venezuela TPS beneficiaries under the 2021 designation continue to be employment-authorized during a 60-day transition period through Nov. 7, 2025.
Friday, September 26, 2025/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (2774)/Comments (0)/
Categories: Compliance Corner Federal Compliance Update
Tags: Compliance Corner10/02/25

Early Guidance Issued under H.R. 1, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act

10/02/25

The H.R. 1, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the Act), was signed into law on July 4, 2025. The Act includes several significant changes that are relevant to companies for payroll, employment tax and employee benefits purposes, with some key provisions effective retroactively as of Jan. 1, 2025. For additional background information, review our prior article.
Friday, September 26, 2025/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (3109)/Comments (0)/
Categories: Compliance Corner Federal Compliance Update
Tags: Compliance Corner10/02/25

Recent Developments Regarding Temporary Protected Status for Venezuela

09/04/25

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has issued a decision concerning Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuela.  The government is expected to appeal.
Thursday, September 4, 2025/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (3223)/Comments (0)/
Categories: Compliance Corner Federal Compliance Update
Tags: 09/04/25

H.R.1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act – Impacts to Employee Benefits

08/07/25

The city of Pittsburgh has enacted legislation (Ordinance 11), which expands its paid sick leave law requirements. The Ordinance is effective Jan. 1, 2026.

Wednesday, August 6, 2025/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (4853)/Comments (0)/
Categories: Compliance Corner Federal Compliance Update
Tags: Compliance Corner08/07/25

Court Blocks Early Termination of Haiti TPS

08/07/25

<span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">A U.S. District Court judge has issued an order temporarily blocking the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from ending TPS protections for Haitian nationals early. &nbsp;Under a previous announcement from DHS, TPS for Haiti would have terminated early on September 2, 2025. The court order reinstates a prior expiration date of February 3, 2026. DHS has appealed the order. <br />
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Monday, August 4, 2025/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (4092)/Comments (0)/
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