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 […]
Labor & Employment Law Update
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 […]
2023 HSA and HDHP Cost-of-Living Adjustments Announced
The IRS has announced the 2023 cost-of-living adjustments for health savings accounts (HSAs) and high-deductible health plans (HDHPs): HSA Contribution Limits – the 2023 annual HSA contribution limit is $3,850 for individuals with self-only HDHP coverage (up from $3,650 in 2022), and $7,750 for individuals with family HDHP coverage (up […]
OFCCP Contractor Portal Open for Registration and Certification
On December 2, 2021, the OFCCP announced the roll-out of its Contractor Portal. This online Portal will be used for two purposes: For covered federal contractors and subcontractors to certify, on an annual basis, whether they have developed and maintained an affirmative action program (“AAP”) for each establishment. For covered […]
Congress Passes Groundbreaking #MeToo Arbitration Legislation
On February 10, 2022, in a rare bipartisan effort, the U.S. Senate passed the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act (the “Act”), which amends the Federal Arbitration Act to make pre-dispute arbitration agreements covering sexual harassment and sexual assault claims unenforceable. The Act also eliminates class […]