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  Great news for employers! Two new laws signed on December 23, 2024, the Paperwork Burden Reduction Act (PBRA) and the Employer Reporting Improvement Act (ERIA), which bring significant changes to Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting requirements. These updates are designed to simplify processes for Applicable Large Employers (ALEs). Simplified Reporting for Forms 1095-C andContinue Reading

  The holiday season can often present HR challenges to employers that can range from managing time-off requests to hosting holiday parties. Employers must comply with workplace policies, along with federal and state regulations to remain compliant while creating a positive environment. Here are some common HR pitfalls and ideas on how to avoid them:Continue Reading

  Starting next month, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will require construction employers to provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that properly fits each worker’s unique body type. This change, announced December 11th, is significant given the diversity of the workforce in hazardous fields, including a growing number of women, who may have facedContinue Reading

  At the end of each year, businesses like yours must prepare a few important reports to comply with legal and financial requirements. Here’s a brief guide to the most common end-of-year reports companies should prepare: Employee Tax Forms. These forms are important to maintain tax compliance and to report employee earned income. W-2 Forms:Continue Reading

  On Dec 3, 2024, a federal judge in Texas granted a nationwide temporary injunction against the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which required all businesses operating in the US with an EIN (roughly 32.6 million) to file a Beneficial Ownership Information Report (BOIR). This report required companies to disclose the personal information of all beneficialContinue Reading