As explained in our previous client alert (which can be found here), Michigan officially repealed the Health Insurance Claims Assessment (HICA) tax on June 11, 2018. However, that repeal was conditioned on the approval of its replacement—the Insurance Provider Assessment (IPA)—by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). On December 11, 2018, CMS notified […]
Welcome to another Two Minute Update. The OFCCP recently issued three new policy directives. The first one is aimed at clarifying the Agency’s compliance review procedures. This rescinds an Obama era directive that replaced shortened desk audits with much more “deep dive” full audits. Instead, OFCCP’s Compliance Manual will be followed moving forward. The stated goal […]
The recent IRS ruling allowing employers to make retirement plan contributions for participants who are repaying student loans even though they are not contributing to the employer’s 401(k) plan has received a lot of attention. Unfortunately, most of the attention has been from employers who want to continue to offer matching contributions and to make […]
On Tuesday, Michigan voters passed Proposal 1, or what will now be known as the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act. Although Michigan voters passed the proposal to legalize marijuana for adult recreational use, employers can still “just say no” to hiring or retaining employees who violate workplace drug policies. Technically, what does Proposal […]
The IRS recently released inflation-adjusted limitations that apply to various employee benefits in 2019. Social Security Taxable Wage Base for 2019 The Social Security Administration recently announced that the maximum amount of earnings subject to Social Security tax is $132,900, which is an increase of $4,500 from 2018. Retirement Plan Dollar Limitations for 2019 The […]
In past years, OFCCP has settled pay discrimination cases for several million dollars in back pay. Recently, it rolled out another tool to uncover evidence of gender and race-related pay disparities. For the third time in 10 years, OFCCP overhauled its standards about how it will analyze a contractor’s pay decisions. The new comp directive doesn’t really […]
Late Wednesday afternoon, September 5, 2018, Michigan lawmakers passed two laws that will significantly impact Michigan employers. The first law raises the state’s minimum wage, and the second requires employers to provide their employees with paid sick leave. Increased Minimum Wage The new law raises the Michigan minimum wage from $9.25 per hour to $10 […]
Have a U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)-approved apprenticeship program? Have you updated it recently? If not, now is the time. On December 19, 2016, the Department of Labor published a final rule updating the guidelines that dictate how employers ensure equal employment opportunity in apprenticeship programs. The final rules updated regulations in effect since 1978 […]
Between enjoying the last days of summer and back to school, it can be easy to forget about Veterans Reporting Obligations. But, the time to file your VETS-4212 report is here. Covered federal contractors have an obligation for recordkeeping and reporting under the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act or VEVRRA. VEVRAA requires covered contractors […]
***This article appeared in the Summer 2018 issue of the Michigan Business Law Journal.*** Changes to political activity limitations for 501(c)(3) organization has been the subject of much debate, particularly over the last two years. The Johnson Amendment and its favorability to charitable organizations have been hotly contested. The Johnson Amendment was proposed by Lyndon Johnson […]
Please be advised that contacting Miller Johnson or one of its attorneys by email does not constitute establishing an attorney-client relationship or otherwise confidential relationship between you and the Firm. Please do not give us any information you regard as confidential until a formal attorney-client relationship has been established. Any information you give to us before establishing an attorney-client relationship will not be regarded as privileged or confidential. Do you wish to proceed?
To receive firm communications, please select from the list of topics, complete your contact information, and Sign Up below.
