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Government Affairs Roundup


NAPEO publishes a biweekly roundup of federal and state government affairs that impact the PEO industry.

In addition to summarizing our advocacy around key legislation and regulation, Government Affairs Roundup also includes information on our industry events and activities across the country.

See some recent editions below to get a sense of the issues we are most focused on. 

In this edition:

The Federal Trade Commission votes to ban noncompete agreements. A coalition led by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce sues, arguing it "sets a dangerous precedent."

The Department of Labor issues fiduciary and overtime eligibility compensation final rules, raising the minimum annual salary threshold for overtime pay eligibility from $35,568 to $43,888 per year effective July 1 and increasing again to $58,656 on January 1, 2025.

NAPEO language is included in Delaware retirement regs and sick time and safety leave bill.

In this edition:

The Senate votes to block the National Labor Review Board's joint employer rule. NAPEO issues a statement in support of the passage, warning of the dangers of the NLRB's heavy-handed regulation. 

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signs into law a bill that repeals registration requirements for PEOs in Arizona beginning July 19, while PEO bills also reach the governor's desk in both Kansas and Maryland. 

In this edition:

A NAPEO-supported bill that would ensure equitable treatment for small businesses in a PEO relationship in Delaware was heard before the state's Senate Health & Social Services Committee, while the 2024 Florida legislative session ends with two positive outcomes for the PEO industry. 

NAPEO President and CEO Casey M. Clark is also quoted on the ERTC in the March 22 PoliticoPro Morning Tax newsletter.

In this edition:

The Maryland House passes a bill to study PEOs, while NAPEO members spread industry awareness at Advocacy Day in Albany. 

Following NAPEO member testimony, Kansas's Senate Commerce Committee passes a bill that would transfer PEO registrations from the Department of Insurance to the Secretary of State's office.

In this edition:

PEO bills pass the Kansas House and Maryland Senate, while a Texas judge delays the effective date of the National Labor Relations Board's joint employer rule until March 11. 

NAPEO also takes gold for best association social media at the annual TRENDY Awards in Washington.

In this edition:

Thanks to members' strong advocacy efforts, NAPEO defeats legislation that would have ended co-employment in Oregon.

We also host our Georgia Leadership Council Forum and Advocacy Day in Atlanta and submit comments on Paid Family and Medical Leave rules in Delaware. 

In this edition: 

We recap our Federal Government Affairs Committee's annual meeting in Washington, where we discussed key legislative priorities for the coming year like client payroll tax client liability, the National Labor Relations Board joint employer rule, and process reforms from the IRS. 

The House passes a $78 billion bipartisan tax bill that exempts CPEOs from the definition of "ERTC promoters," while defining the latter in a manner that exempts non-certified PEOs. 

 

In this edition:

We submit comments in response to the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development’s proposed rules regarding an employer’s requirement to notify the department immediately and simultaneously upon separation of employment.

Illinois' retirement savings program also requests information from PEOs about client companies with employees in the state. 

In this edition:

NAPEO writes a letter to IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel urging the agency to reverse its recent payroll tax liability policy.

In Arizona, a bill is filed that removes registration requirements for PEOs, while several workers' compensation liability and licensing bills are filed in Florida that impact our industry.

NAPEO is also quoted in Politico Tax's ERTC coverage.