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Check back frequently for the latest news and information on regulations, legislation, and agency guidance affecting businesses of all sizes.
Fourth Circuit Issues WARN Act Coverage Guidance
A ruling from the Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has given WARN Act coverage guidance to affected employers. Basically, the June 24 decision involved a federal contractor that could not secure extended financing. As a result, the contractor laid off its...
The Importance of Workplace Diversity & Inclusion Training
In businesses of all sizes, practicing equity, workplace diversity & inclusion is a critical practice. Markedly, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) states that non-diverse workplaces have a higher risk of employment discrimination claims....
IRS Releases Pension Plan Financial Assistance Program Guidance
The IRS has released information on multiemployer pension plan financial assistance in conjunction with the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC). Basically, the IRS and the PBGC announced an interim final rule implementing a Special Financial Assistance Program...
OSHA Updates Workplace COVID-19 Enforcement Policies
On July 7th, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released an update to its workplace COVID-19 enforcement policies. Accordingly, as businesses reopen, the updated guidelines help ensure that employers act safely and protect their workers...
Executive Order Targets Employer Non-Compete Agreements
Continuing to issue overarching Executive Orders (EO), President Joseph Biden’s most recent EO addresses the concept of employer non-compete agreements. In general, the EO on Promoting Competition in the American Economy includes ideas Biden extolled during his 2020...
IRS Updates Nonqualified Plans Audit Guide
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently updated its nonqualified plans audit guide. Accordingly, the IRS announced the “Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Audit Techniques Guide” (2021 Guide) on July 1st, 2021. Previously, a version dated June 2015 was the guide...