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EEO-1 Component 1 Data Collection Filing

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has announced that the 2021 EEO-1 Component 1 data collection tool will open April 12, 2022. The deadline to submit and ...
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Equal Employment Opportunity and Federal Contractors

The U.S. Department of Labor issued a directive to promote enforcement of federal contractor compliance with equal employment opportunity laws.
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Health Reimbursement Account Overview

The Congressional Research Service released an overview and history of Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs).
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Employer Resources on Employer.gov

The U.S. Department of Labor has a useful website for employers of all sizes. Employer.gov provides employer resources and answers to common questions about workers and ...
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Department of Labor Audits Increase

The U.S. Department of Labor announced that it will increase actions to ensure compliance with wage payment and workplace rights, particularly in the warehouse and ...
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Webinars for Plan Sponsors

The U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration is offering a series of webinars with information about sponsoring an employee benefit plan. The ...
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National Emergency and Extensions Continue

President Biden announced an extension to the National Emergency concerning the COVID-19 Pandemic. According to the White House, “The COVID-19 pandemic continues to ...
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HIRE Vets Medallion Award Program

The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act recognizes employers who recruit, employ, and retain veterans. Through the HIRE Vets ...
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Question of the Week

Q.- An employee is going on FMLA. We allow her to continue all of her health coverage. She has decided she wants to voluntarily drop her vision coverage but she is ...
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Updated Publication 502 and 503

The IRS updated Publications 502 and 503 for the 2021 tax year. Publication 502 explains the medical expenses that are deductible on a federal income tax return. ...
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