Legislation Updates

 

April 25, 2008
Stimulus checks will go out early

March 31, 2008
IRS economic stimulus calculator available | DHS updates no-match rules: Implementation imminent | Mississippi enacts mandatory E-Verify law

March 6, 2008
House passes mental health parity bill

March 5, 2008
Taxpayers to receive economic stimulus letters in March

February 13, 2008
President Bush poised to sign economic stimulus package

February 12, 2008
DOL releases proposed FMLA regulations

January 31, 2008
FMLA expanded for military families

January 25, 2008
Economic stimulus package announced

January 18, 2008
Bush announces plan to stimulate troubled economy

January 7, 2008
EEOC ruling allows employers to factor Medicare into retirement benefits | Presidential election opener signals race will focus on HR-related issues

December 24, 2007
Judge stays Social Security Number no-match injunction | Congress extends SCHIP funding without making policy changes | California moves closer towards universal health care

December 13, 2007
House of Representatives passes Trade Adjustment Assistance Program extension | EEOC issues best practices guide for employment selection processes

December 6, 2007
Treasury and IRS release proposed 401(k) rules | DHS appeals court order delaying no-match regulations

November 12, 2007
USCIS issues new I-9 employment eligibility form

November 1, 2007
SCHIP negotiations | $500 FSA carry-over legislation | Expanded COBRA subsidy

October 25, 2007
House Ways and Means Committee passes Trade Adjustment Assistance legislation

October 8, 2007
Tax preparer penalties | Payroll services regulation | SCHIP legislation | Mental parity legislation | DHS delay

October 1, 2007
House approves State Children's Health Insurance Program legislation, Bush likely to veto

August 24, 2007
IRS issues proposed regulations on cafeteria plans, clarifies previous guidance

July 30, 2007
Benefits legislation to expand | Payroll service provider bill | 401(k) fees under review

July 16, 2007
Immigration reform | Minimum wage increase | FSA carry-forward legislation | Expanded Health Savings Account legislation