Articles by Editorial Staff

On December 15, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced updates to the annual benefits plan report/return filings. The DOL’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) teamed up with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) to announce these updates.

On December 10th, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL’s) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced that it had issued seven letters of interpretation regarding workplace safety requirements. Specifically, the agency wants to ensure the consistent and transparent application of federal workplace safety and health standards.

On December 2nd, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a news release on the state of workplace safety enforcement. Specifically, the agency announced its standing and structure after the long federal government shutdown.

Last week, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced that it received nearly 50,000 comments regarding its proposed heat stress rule. Specifically, the rule would be overseen by the agency’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

On November 19th, 2025, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released new and updated educational materials on national origin discrimination. Notably, the recent announcement follows earlier claims by the agency that it would advance robust enforcement and awareness of national origin discrimination.

On November 13th, 2025, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) unveiled updated benefit contribution limits for retirement plans beginning in 2026. In summary, the agency stated that these adjustments are part of its commitment to help Americans secure their financial futures.

On November 5th, 2025, the Department of the Treasury (DOT) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued guidance involving tip and overtime information reporting and penalties. Specifically, the guidance explains reporting penalty relief that will be available to employers and other payors for tax year 2025.

When it comes to running a business, the concept of “workplace training” can often fall by the wayside. However, ask any small business owner or manager, and they’ll tell you that achieving success takes more than offering great products and services. Markedly, it requires a strong, skilled, and compliant workforce.

On October 21st, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced information regarding the deletion of specific E-Verify records. Released on the E-Verify website, the alert is an annual occurrence that verifies the destruction date for records more than 10 years old.

Since the signing of the OBBB, many federal agencies have enacted new laws and regulations to address the new bill. One such federal agency, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), released new guidance just this past week on developments related to employment and the OBBB.