Federal Alerts

Longer Automatic Extension Granted for Green Card Renewals

Tuesday, October 1, 2024
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Federal Compliance Update
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has automatically extended the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (also known as Green Cards) to 36 months for lawful permanent residents who file Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card.   


 This extension is expected to help applicants who experience longer processing times, because they will receive proof of lawful permanent resident status as they await their renewed Green Card.

FTC Non-Compete Rule Blocked Nationwide - Employer Considerations

Tuesday, September 3, 2024
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Federal Compliance Update
A Texas court has set aside the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) Final Rule banning almost all non-compete clauses days before it was set to take effect on Sept. 4.  The court’s ruling bars the FTC from enforcing the Final Rule nationwide.  

Form I-9 Updated with New Expiration Date

Tuesday, September 3, 2024
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Federal Compliance Update
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated the Form I-9 (I-9) to extend the expiration date from July 31, 2026 to May 31, 2027.

U.S. Supreme Court Overrules Chevron Doctrine - Potential Impact to Employers

Monday, July 29, 2024
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Federal Compliance Update

On June 28, 2024, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision in Loper Bright Enterprises et al. v. Raimondo (Loper Bright) which overturned the long-standing precedent of Chevron USA Inc. v. NRDC. The Chevron case established the so-called Chevron Doctrine which stated that judicial deference should be afforded to federal agency determinations in interpreting statutes where legislation may be ambiguous or subject to interpretation.

DOL Overtime Rule Temporarily Blocked for State of Texas Government Employees

Thursday, June 27, 2024
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Federal Compliance Update
Late on June 28, 2024, Judge Sean D. Jordan of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, temporarily blocked the United States Department of Labor (DOL) overtime exemption rule set to take effect July 1, 2024 – but only for government employees working for the state of Texas. As a result, the overtime exemption rule for all other FLSA covered employers will take effect as scheduled on July 1, 2024.

Basic Employment Policies Updated

Tuesday, June 4, 2024
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Federal Compliance Update
The ADP TotalSource® Basic Employment Policies document has been updated to include new policies or revisions to existing policies.

DOL Releases Final Overtime Exemptions Rule

Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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Federal Compliance Update
On April 23, 2024, the United States Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor (DOL), released a final rule which updates and revises the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) exempting executive, administrative, and professional employees from minimum wage and overtime requirements.   The final rule is effective July 1, 2024. 

OSHA Clarifies Rights to Employee Representation During Inspections

Sunday, April 28, 2024
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Federal Compliance Update

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published a final rule clarifying the rights of employees to authorize a representative to accompany OSHA compliance officers during an inspection of their workplace. The rule takes effect May 31, 2024.

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