In September 2020, the Department of Labor issued a proposed rule clarifying how to analyze whether a worker can be classified as an independent contractor or an employee, a summary of which can be found here. On January 6, 2021, after considering public comments, the DOL announced its final rule, […]
Labor & Employment Law Update
2021/2022 H-1B Cap Season Approaches
on Friday, 8 January 2021 in
Labor & Employment Law Update: Sarah M. Huyck, Editor
While we are still waiting for guidance from the USCIS on this year’s cap season, employers who wish to register for an opportunity to obtain an H-1B visa under the 2021/22 annual quota (or cap) should anticipate registrations to be filed this March. If you are interested in sponsoring H-1B […]
DHS Extends Flexibility for Form I-9s to the End of 2020
on Monday, 30 November 2020 in
Labor & Employment Law Update: Sarah M. Huyck, Editor
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 […]
Secretary of Treasury Announces 2021 Retirement Plan Contribution Limits
on Monday, 9 November 2020 in
Labor & Employment Law Update: Sarah M. Huyck, 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”
on Monday, 9 November 2020 in
Labor & Employment Law Update: Sarah M. Huyck, 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 […]
