On March 25, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order to modernize how the government handles money—switching from paper-based payment to electronic payment. The Order mandates that effective September 30, 2025, the federal government will cease issuing paper checks for any disbursements, including tax refunds. Additionally, payments made to the federal government must also be […]

The IRS has released Fact Sheet 2026-02, providing updated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding the implementation of Executive Order 14247, Modernizing Payments To and From America’s Bank Account.  The Executive Order directs the transition to fully electronic federal payments both to and from the IRS, aiming to reduce fraud, increase efficiency, lower costs, and enhance […]

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in a “fact sheet” available on its website, has made a significant change to the way it conducts I-9 audits. Specifically, ICE has broadened what it considers to be a “substantive” violation on an I-9. This change is likely to increase the financial penalties employers face during an audit, impacting […]

Employee benefit plans do not always operate on a 12-month cycle. New plans, terminated plans, mergers, or fiscal year changes all can result in a short plan year. In these situations, the Short Plan Year Rule under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) can provide meaningful relief by allowing sponsors to defer […]

New changes and challenges for employers and payroll tax professionals. This Alert highlights a few recent developments in Employment Tax related to federal withholding and reporting requirements for state PFML programs, considerations for employers that are facing a 27-pay period year, and additional guidance from the IRS on the qualified overtime compensation deduction.   Accede […]

En el marco de Semana IHRproviders 2026 se celebró el webinar América: situación y novedades prácticas para compañías con actividad en América, una sesión en la que firmas especializadas abordaron cuestiones clave para empresas con empleados en América Latina y Estados Unidos, analizando la evolución del contexto geopolítico y su impacto en la movilidad internacional. […]

The Court of Justice for the European Union (CJEU) has handed down its judgment in the case of Latombe v Commission, underscoring the continuing validity of the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF) as a lawful transfer mechanism under the GDPR.   Accede al recurso completo Fuente: Sagardoy Ius Laboris