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Category HR Announcements
New York Mandates Paid Prenatal Leave
On April 19, 2024, the state of New York became the first US state to mandate employers provide paid prenatal […]
HSA Contributions Increase in 2025
IRS has issued updated health plan contribution limits approving increases for Healthcare Spending Accounts (HSA), High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP), […]
Indiana Requires New Veterans’ Benefits and Services Poster
Effective July 1, 2024, the state of Indiana will require employers with more than 50 full time employees (or their […]
Department of Labor’s New Overtime Regulations
The DOL has issued a new overtime rule that will take effect on July 1, 2024. The new rule increases […]
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Fee Payment Deadline July 31, 2024
The PCORI fee applies to certain self-funded health plans. While C2 Essentials will handle the administration process for clients, […]
California Workplace Violence Prevention Plan
California employers of any size are required to create and implement a written Workplace Violence Prevention plan beginning July 1, […]
Rhode Island Secure Choice Retirement Savings Program Enacted
The Rhode Island Secure Choice Retirement Savings Program Act (RISavers program), was enacted on June 26, 2024. The program is […]
Final Regulations Published for Federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Effective June 18, 2024, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) final rule implements the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. This […]
Maryland Amends Pay Transparency Law to Require Wage Range Disclosure in Job Postings
Effective October 1, 2024, Maryland Wage Transparency Law (SB 525/HB 649) requires employers to publish wage ranges, a general description of […]
Colorado To Require Reasonable Care When Artificial Intelligence is Used for Employment Decisions
Effective, February 1, 2026, Colorado employers must make reasonable efforts to protect employees and job applicants from discrimination when artificial […]
Maryland – Montgomery County Raises Minimum Wage
In addition to recent state and federal minimum wage increases, Montgomery County has announced increases in the County minimum wage […]