Labor & Employment Law Update

On November 21, 2022, the USCIS announced that Ukrainian and Afghan parolees with certain classes of admission are employment authorized incident to their parole – meaning that they can begin employment before an Employment Authorization Document has been issued.  This was announced in light of the deep backlogs at the […]

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced the cost-of-living adjustments for retirement and health and welfare benefit plans.  The changes are effective January 1, 2023.    Limit Type Current 2022 Limit New 2023 Limit Defined Contribution Retirement Plan Elective Deferral Contribution Limit $20,500 $22,500 Catch-Up Contribution Limit $6,500 $7,500 Annual […]

On October 13, 2022, the IRS issued final regulations that revise how to measure affordability under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for purposes of an individual’s eligibility for the premium tax credit.  The final regulations are largely unchanged from the proposed regulations the IRS issued in April.  The final regulations […]

Out with the old, in with the new… For a required workplace poster, that is!  On October 19, 2022, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) released a new “Know Your Rights” poster.  The poster, prepared by the EEOC, summarizes federal laws prohibiting job discrimination and identifies the reporting process […]

As many have heard, the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) has been working on a new Form I-9 as well as considering allowing for remote viewing of acceptable documentation. Unfortunately, neither the new Form nor the new remote rules have been released and are not expected for some time.  DHS […]