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IRS Extended Deadline for Forms 1095 Distribution

Once again the IRS has extended the deadline for employers and other coverage providers to furnish the 2019 IRS Forms 1095-B and 1095-C to their employees. The notice did not change the filing date for that form. Read this post to learn more about the extension, follow links to the Notice and IRS webpages or find a number to call if you have additional questions.

Fair Labor Standards Act: The New Rule & What It Means for You

Are you ready? The U.S. Department of Labor updated the Fair Labor Standards Act by issuing a final rule increasing the wage threshold for exempt employees. The new rule is scheduled to go into effect January 1, 2020 and will increase the number of workers eligible for overtime by 1.3 million. What does this mean for you? Read for some answers and links to additional information.

Automated, Scheduled Employee Data Integration – Too Much to Ask? Not Really!

Enterprise software such as Sage HRMS and Sage HRMS HR Actions often requires integrating with other software such as time reporting, point-of-sales systems, payroll, and applicant tracking systems. Manually entering data into multiple systems is inefficient. What can you do? Read about a tool that makes those integrations easier.

Update: EEOC Extends Deadline for EEO-1 Component 2 Reporting

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has extended the deadline for employers to file their EEO-1 Component 2 pay data. Originally, last Monday, September 30, 2019, was the final day for filing. However, according a September 27, 2019 EEOC news release, that deadline is no longer in effect. No end-date was given for the extension. Read for more information and for links.

Form I-9: Staying Compliant

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have increased the number of investigations and I-9 audits across the country. Sage HRMS HR Actions I-9 can help you stay compliant and avoid costly fines. Read for additional information about the increased number of investigations, I-9 audits, and arrests from FY 2017 to FY 2018. Also follow links to government websites including those with information about how penalties are calculated and how to avoid common mistakes that can lead to them.