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Many employers refer to independent contractors as "1099" workers and employees as "W-2" workers after the IRS forms used for federal reporting purposes. However, simply providing a worker a 1099 Form doesn't make them an independent contractor. The classification must always be made on the basis of whether the worker meets federal and state tests for independent contractor status. Different tests are used to determine whether a worker is covered by a particular law or benefit. The following is an overview of some of these tests.

If you are an Applicable Large Employer and approved your Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting by Feb. 20, 2025, transmission of your 2024 ACA filings is complete! ACA Reporting is filed under your unique FEIN. After transmission to the IRS, it is possible for your filing to come back with a status of “Accepted with Errors.” In most cases, these can be resolved by transmitting a correction to the IRS.

We are excited to announce that we are once again providing you with a Certificate of Insurance (COI) review period prior to this year's annual workers' compensation renewal. This critical review period is essential to verify the accuracy of your certificates and remove unnecessary documents from your account before they are automatically renewed.

Did you know that you can earn Continuing Ed credits with the American Payroll Association through the courses you take in myLearning@ADP? Most of our virtual instructor-led courses are eligible for these credits!

Last month we published an article reminding you to post your OSHA Form 300A in the workplace from Feb.  1 through April 30, 2025. Some employers are also required to electronically submit the information from their 2023 OSHA Form 300A via the OSHA Injury Tracking Application (ITA). This year OSHA provided a new tool in ITA Coverage Application to help employers determine if they are covered by the regulation. OSHA also updated the ITA for enhance data security.

To support our sustainability efforts and reduce paper usage, we will begin sending employee termination letters electronically effective 2/20/25. This change aligns with our commitment to reducing our environmental impact while maintaining efficient and secure communication. Please ensure employees’ contact information are always up to date in the system. In the event an email address is not listed, the letter will be sent through USPS to the employee's home address.

Many new and/or expanded employment laws and regulations have been adopted over the last year, affecting the way employers hire, pay, treat and provide benefits to their employees. One of the trends among these changes is states and local jurisdictions requiring greater pay transparency. Here is a closer look at this trend.

The Common Ground Sexual Harassment online courses are being retired on December 31, 2024. Below are the replacements for each course, which will be available on January 2, 2025. Please read the audience descriptions carefully, as the audience for some has changed.