December 2024

Federal Updates

 

Federal Court Strikes Down U.S. DOL Overtime Exemptions Rule Nationwide

12/05/24

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.  
Monday, December 2, 2024/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (564)/Comments (0)/

Time Off to Vote: 8 Facts Employers Should Know

11/07/24

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/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (590)/Comments (0)/

Social Security Wage Base for 2025 Announced

11/07/24

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/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (1592)/Comments (0)/

Longer Automatic Extension Granted for Green Card Renewals

10/03/24

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, October 1, 2024/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (1243)/Comments (0)/

U.S. Supreme Court Overrules Chevron Doctrine - Potential Impact to Employers

08/01/24

On June 28, 2024, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision in Loper Bright Enterprises et al. v. Raimondo (Loper Bright) which overturned the long-standing precedent of Chevron USA Inc. v. NRDC. The Chevron case established the so-called Chevron Doctrine which stated that judicial deference should be afforded to federal agency determinations in interpreting statutes where legislation may be ambiguous or subject to interpretation.

Monday, July 29, 2024/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (2234)/Comments (0)/

DOL Overtime Rule Temporarily Blocked for State of Texas Government Employees

07/03/24

Late on June 28, 2024, Judge Sean D. Jordan of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, temporarily blocked the United States Department of Labor (DOL) overtime exemption rule set to take effect July 1, 2024 – but only for government employees working for the state of Texas. As a result, the overtime exemption rule for all other FLSA covered employers will take effect as scheduled on July 1, 2024.
Friday, June 28, 2024/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (2386)/Comments (0)/

DOL Releases Final Overtime Exemptions Rule

05/02/24

On April 23, 2024, the United States Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor (DOL), released a final rule which updates and revises the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) exempting executive, administrative, and professional employees from minimum wage and overtime requirements.   The final rule is effective July 1, 2024. 
Tuesday, April 30, 2024/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (4631)/Comments (0)/

DOL Adopts New Independent Contractor Test

02/01/24

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has published a final rule that will change the test for determining whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The final rule takes effect March 11, 2024.
Monday, January 29, 2024/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (2910)/Comments (0)/

SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 makes sweeping changes to retirement savings plans

01/04/24

Throughout this year, ADP TotalSource® has shared information about SECURE 2.0 and the new provisions coming into effect on Jan. 1, 2023. For more information, review ADP’s SECURE Act 2.0 digital hub and ADP TotalSource’s Insights and Solutions bulletin on Long-Term Part-Time (LTPT) employees.

ADP TotalSource is contacting you with an update to our Long-Term Part-Time (LTPT) employee identifier located in your payroll system.
Thursday, January 4, 2024/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (3514)/Comments (0)/

IRS Announces 2024 Medical Mileage Rate

01/04/24

On Dec. 14, 2023, the Internal Revenue Service issued Notice 2024-08 announcing that the standard mileage rate, effective Jan. 1, 2024, for use of an automobile to obtain medical care is 21 cents per mile.

Wednesday, January 3, 2024/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (4036)/Comments (0)/
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