• New U.S. Law Delays Cadillac Tax, Enacts Workplace Changes — December 2015

“…Obama signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 on Dec. 18, the same day that the U.S. Senate approved the measure—an omnibus spending and tax package that was amended to include the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act. The U.S. House of Representatives had approved both measures earlier in the week.

”The omniubs measure includes a two-year delay of the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA’s) ‘Cadillac’ excise tax and a one-year reauthorization of the E-Verify program for confirming employment eligibility, among other provisions affecting employers—from benefit caps to hiring credits.…”

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• U.S. State Legislatures Passed New Laws in 2013

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”State and local legislatures imposed many new obligations on employers in 2013, some of which already have become effective. Staying abreast of these developments is vital for any employer, but especially for a multistate employer. ”Specific legislation of note is summarized below, and in most instances, further information is available by clicking on the accompanying links.” See the complete report at this link: JacksonLewis.com

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