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Employers with 100 or more employees in Illinois must apply to obtain an Equal Pay Registration Certificate (EPRC) from the state by March 23, 2024.

Effective April 1, 2024, fast food restaurant workers in California working at a “national fast-food chain” establishment must be paid a minimum of $20 per hour. The change is a result of legislation (Assembly Bill 1228) that was enacted in 2023.

The U.S. Department of Labor has released industry-specific guidance on expanded protections for nursing employees under federal law.

Many states and local jurisdictions have enacted laws that restrict employers from asking an applicant about their criminal background on application forms. Some go even further, restricting these types of questions until after the employer makes a conditional job offer and/or requiring employers to take certain steps before considering an individual’s criminal history. These restrictions are often referred to as "ban the box" or “fair chance” laws.

Many states and local jurisdictions have enacted laws that restrict employers from asking an applicant about their criminal background on application forms. Some go even further, restricting these types of questions until after the employer makes a conditional job offer and/or requiring employers to take certain steps before considering an individual’s criminal history. These restrictions are often referred to as "ban the box" or “fair chance” laws.

Many states and local jurisdictions have enacted laws that restrict employers from asking an applicant about their criminal background on application forms. Some go even further, restricting these types of questions until after the employer makes a conditional job offer and/or requiring employers to take certain steps before considering an individual’s criminal history. These restrictions are often referred to as "ban the box" or “fair chance” laws.

Many states and local jurisdictions have enacted laws that restrict employers from asking an applicant about their criminal background on application forms. Some go even further, restricting these types of questions until after the employer makes a conditional job offer and/or requiring employers to take certain steps before considering an individual’s criminal history. These restrictions are often referred to as "ban the box" or “fair chance” laws.

Many states and local jurisdictions have enacted laws that restrict employers from asking an applicant about their criminal background on application forms. Some go even further, restricting these types of questions until after the employer makes a conditional job offer and/or requiring employers to take certain steps before considering an individual’s criminal history. These restrictions are often referred to as "ban the box" or “fair chance” laws.

If you are an Applicable Large Employer and approved ACA reporting by Feb. 21, 2024, transmission of your 2023 ACA filings is complete! ACA Reporting is filed under your unique FEIN. After transmission to the IRS, it is possible for your filing to come back with a status of “Accepted with Errors”. In most cases, these can be resolved by transmitting a correction to the IRS.

The IRS will require all forms with errors to be addressed before April 1, 2024. If not resolved, or resolved late, you may be assessed penalties from the IRS. The most common error found on Form 1095-C is 1095C-010-01 – an employee name and Social Security Number mismatch.