Compliance

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 However, according a September 27, 2019 EEOC news release, that deadline is no longer in effect.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.

EEO-1 Component 2 Updates: Sage HRMS/Abra Suite and Sage HRMS HR Actions

As expected, on September 6, Sage announced their update for all Sage HRMS and Sage Abra Suite customers who use software for both Human Resources and for Payroll, which includes the new EEO-1 Component 2 changes. Delphia’s new release, Sage HRMS HR Actions Version 10.7.14, ensures your software compatibility with Sage’s updates to Sage HRMS/Sage Abra Suite. Read for more information and links to both the Sage and Delphia updates and the help materials found on the Component 2 EEO-1 Online Filing System website.

Form I-9 Expires August 31. Can You Still Use It?

You have likely noticed the expiration date on the top of the USCIS Form I-9 that indicates the current version expires at the end of this month. The Department of Homeland Security has not issued a new version but is expected to extend the current version in its present form. Until they release information about an extension or new version, you can still use the current one. Read how to ensure you are using the most current form available and for links to additional information.

Update: Sage Support for EEO-1 Component 2 Reporting

Sage has released an update on the compliance functionality for EEO-1 Component 2 reporting requirements. A .csv Import Template with Instructions is now available for Sage Abra/Sage HRMS HR only clients. An update is coming soon that will enable Sage Abra/Sage HRMS clients using both HR and Payroll to complete their filings. Read for more information and links to both the Sage update and the help materials found on the Component 2 EEO-1 Online Filing System website.

EEO-1 Component 2 Filing Portal to Open July 15

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) plans to open the web-based portal on July 15, 2019 for submission of Component 2 data. To help those required to file, the EEOC made help documents available on the site. Sage released an update on July 9, 2019, outlining its support for their customers who must file Component 2. Read for more information and links to the EEOC website and Sage's release.

Stay Compliant: EEOC Pay-Data Reports Update

Employers are required to include pay data from 2017 as well as 2018 payrolls when completing Component 2 of the EEO-1 Survey which has been reinstated on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission form. This involves reporting pay data by race, gender, and ethnicity. The official deadline for reporting is September 30, 2019. Read for more information as well as links to the EEO-1 Survey and the EEOC 's FAQ web page.