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IRS Updates Nonqualified Plans Audit Guide

July 7, 2021
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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently updated its nonqualified plans audit guide. Accordingly, the IRS announced the “Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Audit Techniques Guide” (2021 Guide) on July 1st, 2021. Previously, a version dated June 2015 was the guide of record. Given that, the 2021 Guide now replaces the 2015 version and provides essential updated information. For example, the n...
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Small Business Grant Program

SBA Extends Small Business Grant Program

July 7, 2021
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On July 1st, 2021, the Small Business Administration announced an extended application date for its new small business grant program. Specifically known as the Community Navigator Pilot Program, the 2021 American Rescue Plan Act established the $100 million funding opportunity. Additionally, in January 2021, the SBA extended the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program applications deadline...
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OFCCP Audits 2021

OFCCP Publishes FY 2021 CSAL Audit Schedule

July 6, 2021
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The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) recently released its Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 CSAL audit schedule. Chiefly known as the Corporate Scheduling Announcement List (CSAL), the list identifies 750 specific contractors receiving future audit scheduling letters. Previously, the CSAL included 200 construction contractors and 2,200 supply and service contractors. Markedly, entiti...
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2021 EEO-1 Deadline

EEOC Announces EEO-1 Data Collection Deadline Delay

June 29, 2021
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After delaying the 2019 EEO-1 Component 1 Data Collection opening, the EEOC has also postponed the EEO-1 data collection deadline. Previously, the deadline for submitting both the 2019 and 2020 EEO-1 Component 1 data was July 19th, 2021. However, on June 28, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) moved the deadline to August 23rd, 2021. Earlier this month, the EEOC also issued new g...
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EEOC Employment Bias Rule

Congress Overturns EEOC Employment Bias Rule

June 29, 2021
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On June 24th, 2021, the U.S. House of Representatives (House) voted to overturn a Trump-era EEOC employment bias rule. Following the Congressional Review Act, the House’s vote comes after a May 19 vote from the U.S. Senate also overturning the rule.  Specifically, the Trump administration imposed new procedures on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC’s) duty to settle employment ...
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DOL Female Equity Initiative

DOL Promotes Female Workers’ Employment Equity

June 29, 2021
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On June 22nd, 2021, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced the launch of an initiative promoting female workers’ employment equity.  Because of systemic barriers to employment, the DOL is launching the program to gather ideas on improving employment for women. Recently, the DOL announced a proposed tipped worker rule that instructs employers on paying specific wages to a tipped worker. Overvi...
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Proposed Tipped Worker Regulation

DOL Announces Proposed Tipped Worker Rule

June 22, 2021
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On June 21st, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a proposed tipped worker rule. In general, the proposed rule instructs when employers must pay specific wages to a tipped worker. Before the new proposed tip worker rule, the DOL issued a tip regulations final rule in April 2021. Overview of the Proposed Tipped Worker Rule Specifically, the proposed new rule includes the following:...
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EEOC Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Discrimination

New Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Protection Guidance Released

June 22, 2021
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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently issued sexual orientation and gender identity protection guidance. Published on June 15th, 2021, the fact sheet’s release coincides with the Supreme Court’s decision in Bostock v. Clayton County. In brief, the Supreme Court settled Bostock on June 15th, 2020, prohibiting LGBTQ+- sex discrimination under Title VII. Contents of the Fact...
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ADA Accommodation Supreme Court Ruling

Fourth Circuit: Job Creation is Not a Required ADA Accommodation

June 21, 2021
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 The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit issued an opinion on a case involving a required ADA accommodation. Basically, the June 8th, 2021 ruling offers an interpretation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Specifically, the ruling says that it is not a required ADA accommodation to create new positions to accommodate disabilities. Previously, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Ap...
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California Withdrawal of COVID-19 Standard

UPDATED: New California COVID Workplace Regulations Now in Effect

June 21, 2021
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Originally Posted June 8th, 2021;  Last Updated June 21st, 2021 On June 17th, 2021, California’s Occupational Safety and Health Division (Cal/OSHA) announced the approval of final California COVID Workplace Regulations. Afterward, Governor Gavin Newson signed an Executive Order placing the regulations into effect immediately. Known as the ETS, Cal/OSHA created and updated versions of the tem...
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