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Sixth Circuit Court Rules in Favor of Transgender Worker

On March 7, 2018, the Sixth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that employers in its circuit (Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee) may not discriminate against employees because of failure...

2018 HSA Family Contribution Limit Reduced by $50

On March 5, 2018, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced a reduction in the maximum annual contribution allowed for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) in 2018. The change does not affect...

Ask the Experts: Final Paycheck After Theft

Question: We had an employee walk off the job after admitting that she was stealing money and property from the workplace. She has not returned to pick up her last...

Ask the Experts: Do company owners need to fill out a Form I-9?

Question: Do company owners need to fill out a Form I-9? Answer: The owner of a business will need to complete a Form I-9 to document the legal right to work in...

CMS Disclosure Requirement for Employer Health Plans – 2018

Do you offer health coverage to your employees? Does your group health plan cover outpatient prescription drugs? If so, federal law requires you to complete an online disclosure form every...

Ask the Experts: Do I need to submit an EEO-1 report for each employee location?

Question: We are a staffing firm with employees in multiple locations. Do we need to submit an EEO-1 report for each location? Answer: It depends. A company with only one physical...

New Jersey Employment Law Update – January 2018

Breastfeeding Civil Rights On January 8, 2018, former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed legislation (A.B. 2294) to include breastfeeding and expressing milk to the protections under the state’s Law...

West Virginia Employment Law Update – January 2018

Wage Payment and Collection Act Poster Updated In January 2018, the West Virginia Division of Labor updated its West Virginia Wage Payment and Collection Act poster. The poster is mandatory...

Hawaii Employment Law Update – January 2018

Labor Posters Updated In January 2018, the Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health Division (HIOSH) updated its You Have a Right to a Safe and Healthful Workplace: IT’S THE LAW! poster....

Massachusetts Employment Law Update – January 2018

Healthcare Coverage Form On November 3, 2017, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed legislation (H.B. 4008) requiring Massachusetts employers with six or more employees to prepare and file a new health...

Maryland Employment Law Update – January 2018

Healthy Working Families Act In January 2018, the Maryland General Assembly overrode Governor Larry Hogan’s veto of legislation (H.B. 1) to enact the Healthy Working Families Act. Under the act,...

Federal Employment Law Update – January 2018

2018 Withholding Tables Updated On January 11, 2018, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Notice 1036, which updates the income tax withholding tables for 2018 and reflects changes made by the tax...

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