Early this August, the IRS published Notice 2022-33 which provides significant extensions to the amendment deadlines for required changes to retirement plans under the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019 (the “SECURE Act”) and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”). For […]
Labor & Employment Law Update
New Requirements and Limitations for Iowa Health Care Employment Agencies
In Iowa, House File 2521 was enacted and went into effect on July 1, 2022. This law places requirements and limitations on health care employment agencies doing business in the state of Iowa. This follows an emerging trend across the country with states introducing legislation that is intended to regulate […]
USCIS Increases Automatic Extension Period for Certain Form I-765 Employment Authorization Applicants
On May 4, 2022, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) announced a temporary final rule to increase the automatic extension period for employment authorization and Employment Authorization Documents (“EADs”) in certain categories, for up to 540 days. In effect, this rule provides an additional automatic 360-day extension on top […]
DHS and ICE Announce Additional Extension of COVID-19 Flexibility for Form I-9 Compliance
Effective May 1, 2022, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) announced an extension of the COVID-19 flexibility for in-person compliance with requirements for completing a Form I-9. Set to expire April 30, 2022, DHS extended the ability to inspect Form I-9 documentation […]
IRS Proposes Changes to ACA Affordability Thresholds
On April 5, 2022, the IRS issued proposed regulations that would revise how to measure affordability under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for purposes of an individual’s eligibility for the premium tax credit. As background, under the ACA, the IRS imposes excise taxes (i.e., the employer mandate penalty) on applicable […]