Federal Alerts
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
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Federal Compliance Update
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
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Federal Compliance Update
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
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Federal Compliance Update
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, September 30, 2025
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Federal Compliance Update
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.
Friday, September 26, 2025
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Federal Compliance Update
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
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Federal Compliance Update
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
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Federal Compliance Update
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.
Thursday, September 4, 2025
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Federal Compliance Update
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has issued a decision concerning Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuela. The government is expected to appeal.
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
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Federal Compliance Update
The city of Pittsburgh has enacted legislation (Ordinance 11), which expands its paid sick leave law requirements. The Ordinance is effective Jan. 1, 2026.
Monday, August 4, 2025
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Federal Compliance Update
<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. 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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