Michigan recently amended state law to make it clear that unless otherwise specifically provided for in the franchise agreement, a franchisee is considered the sole employer of workers to whom it pays wages or provides a benefit plan.
The Puerto Rico Treasury recently issued an Administrative Determination eliminating the requirement to file PR Treasury Form 480.70(OE) for retirement plans whose tax year begins after December 31, 2014.
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Santa Monica, California, became the latest municipality to enact its own minimum wage and sick leave ordinance, proposed by the City Council on January 12, 2016, and approved shortly thereafter on January 26, 2016.
The IRS recently issued Notice 2016-03, addressing several items with respect to changes made to the IRS’s determination letter program, and extending the deadline for sponsors to adopt a pre-approved defined contribution plan in certain instances.
The IRS recently published its annual update on user fees, which now includes fees for Voluntary Compliance Program applications filed with the IRS pursuant to the Employee Plans Compliance Resolution System.
