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2022 COLA Changes Benefit & Contribution Limits

November 9, 2021

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On November 4th, 2021, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) for 2022 benefit and contribution limits. Specifically, employee contribution limits increase for 401(k), 403(b), and most 457 plans. In addition, the federal government’s Thrift Savings Plan increases from $19,500 to $20,500. Furthermore, the IRS issued technical guidance regarding 2022 COLA i...

Task Force Issues New FAQs About COVID-19 and Federal Contractors

November 9, 2021

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On November 1st, 2021, the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force issued new FAQs about COVID-19 workplace safety guidance for federal contractors and subcontractors. Generally, the FAQS cover contractors subject to Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors. Specifically, covered contractors are subject to the Order’s COVID-19 Workplace Safety: Guidance...

Fifth Circuit Issues Temporary Stay on Vaccine Mandate 11-8-2021

UPDATED: Fifth Circuit Issues Temporary Stay on Vaccine Mandate

November 8, 2021

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Originally Posted November 5th, 2021; Last Updated November 8th, 2021 On November 6th, 2021, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a temporary stay on the vaccine mandate. Originally, on November 4th, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a new emergency temporary standard and vaccination policy. Generally, under this emergency temporary...

The DOL’s Final Rule Sets Limits on Non-Tipped Work

November 2, 2021

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On October 28th, 2021, the Department of Labor (DOL) set reasonable limits on non-tipped work performed by tipped employees. In summary, the final rule limits the amount of time tipped employees may spend performing non-tipped activities when the employer receives a tip credit. Correspondingly, the rule states that an employer may only take a tip credit for specific work activities. Namely, the...

DOL Releases Temporary Prohibited Transaction Rules Policy

DOL Issues Temporary Rules on Transactions

November 2, 2021

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The Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) has issued a new prohibited transaction rules policy. Accordingly, Field Assistance Bulletin 2021-02, “Temporary Enforcement Policy on Prohibited Transaction Rules Applicable to Investment Advice Fiduciaries,” is now available. In light of the release on October 25th, 2021, investment advice fiduciaries are now s...

Notice for Proposed Heat Hazard Standard Released

November 2, 2021

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The Department of Labor (DOL) has announced the release of a proposed heat hazard standard. Markedly, the standard is an example of the Biden Administration’s commitment to workplace safety, climate resilience, and environmental justice. Explicitly, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) wants to protect workers from dangerous ambient heat exposure amid rising temperatures. Ea...

White House Releases National Gender Equity and Equality Strategy

October 26, 2021

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The Biden Administration recently released a national gender equity and equality strategy to “advance the full participation of all people.” Generally, the White House believes that advancing gender equity and equality is fundamental to every individual’s: economic security, safety, health, and ability to exercise their most basic rights. Accordingly, the White House Gender Pol...

Federal Agencies Settle Facebook Discrimination Claims

October 26, 2021

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On October 19th, 2021, the Departments of Labor (DOL) and Justice (DOJ) announced separate settlement agreements involving Facebook discrimination claims. Specifically, the agreements involved the company’s use of the federal permanent labor certification program, also known as PERM. Earlier, in October 2021, the DOL announced levying citations on a business for purposely allowing COVID-19 expo...

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