Federal Alerts

New Version of Model Fair Credit Reporting Act Summary of Rights Released

Thursday, September 20, 2018

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Federal Compliance Update

A new model “A Summary of Your Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act” disclosure form document was released on September 12, 2018, by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Employers and background check companies should begin using the new form by September 21, 2018.

Minimum Wage Update Effective July 1, 2018 for Various Jurisdictions

Wednesday, June 6, 2018

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Federal Compliance Update

The following states/localities have increased their minimum wage rates. You can view the document here. If applicable, you must increase the pay rate for non-exempt employees to meet the new minimum wage on or before July 1, 2018, and, if needed, order a new poster. The minimum wage rate is based on the employee’s work location.

Vermont Bars Inquiries into Job Applicants’ Salary and Benefit History

Wednesday, June 6, 2018

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Federal Compliance Update

Beginning July 1, 2018, employers in Vermont will be prohibited from requiring a prospective employee to disclose salary and benefit history under legislation (<u>H.B. 294</u>) signed by Governor Phil Scott on May 11, 2018. The new law also bars employers from seeking an applicant’s salary history without applicant authorization.

Washington State Enacts New Laws Addressing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Wednesday, June 6, 2018

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Federal Compliance Update

Important Message Regarding Time Clocks Equipped with Biometric Technology

Thursday, October 19, 2017

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Federal Contractors Update

Please read this important information regarding the use of biometric technology, which verifies identity through physiological and behavior characteristics, to enhance the security of some ADP timeclocks.

Texas Federal Court Strikes Down FLSA Changes - What Now?

Thursday, September 7, 2017

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Federal Compliance Update

On August 31, 2017, a federal district court in Texas issued a final decision striking down the changes to the FLSA overtime rule.

Stay Issued for Pay Data Reporting Aspects of EEO-1 Form

Thursday, September 7, 2017

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Federal Compliance Update

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has indefinitely stayed the deadline for compliance with the pay data collection aspects of the revised EEO-1 form.

Department of Labor Introduces Dual Fringe Rates for Service Contract Act

Thursday, September 7, 2017

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Federal Contractors Update

The Department of Labor has released its annual Health and Welfare Fringe Benefits Rate adjustment for 2017-18, announcing two separate rates for the Service Contract Act.

Important Change for 2018 VETS-4212 Filings

Thursday, September 7, 2017

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Federal Contractors Update

For reporting in 2018 and going forward, government contractors will gain the efficiency of pulling a single data snapshot as of December 31 for reporting on both EEO-1 and VETS-4212 reports.

OSHA Further Delays Enforcement of New Electronic Recordkeeping Rule

Thursday, July 6, 2017

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Federal Compliance Update

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has once again postponed enforcement of its final rule regarding electronic reporting of work-related injuries and illnesses. Your 2016 Form 300A is no longer due on July 1, 2017, and should not be submitted until further notice.