On March 20, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) provided employers some flexibility in complying with Form I-9 requirements related to Form I-9. As the pandemic continues, DHS has extended this policy multiple times, most recently through December 31, 2020. As a reminder, DHS has deferred the physical presence […]
Labor & Employment Law Update
Secretary of Treasury Announces 2021 Retirement Plan Contribution Limits
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Labor & Employment Law Update: Kara E. Stockdale, Editor
On Monday, October 26, 2020, the Secretary of the Treasury announced its annual cost-of-living adjustments to the contribution limits applicable to retirement plans, effective January 1, 2021, as follows: Limit on the annual benefit under a defined benefit plan: unchanged at $230,000 Defined contribution plan limits: Overall contribution limit: increased […]
A Retirement Plan Sponsor’s End-of-the-Year “To Do List”
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Labor & Employment Law Update: Kara E. Stockdale, Editor
To say a lot has happened this year would be an understatement. So as we near the end of 2020, now is a good time to reflect on the numerous laws passed and legal updates published over the past year that may impact your employer-sponsored retirement plan. To help, we’ve […]
What Federal Contractors Should Know About the New Executive Order Regulating Diversity Training
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Labor & Employment Law Update: Kara E. Stockdale, Editor
On September 22, 2020, President Trump issued the controversial Executive Order 13950 (the “Order”), intended “to promote economy and efficiency in Federal contracting, to promote unity in the Federal workforce, and to combat offensive and anti-American race and sex stereotyping and scapegoating….” The Order is more than just a mere […]
Wage and Hour Update: Compensating Employees for Voluntary Training Programs and Travel Time
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Labor & Employment Law Update: Kara E. Stockdale, Editor
Amidst the hustle and bustle of Election Day, the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (the “WHD”) issued two opinion letters regarding the application of Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) compensation requirements. While most employers are aware that the FLSA requires them to compensate employees for their “work,” it […]