HCM Newsfeed

Welcome to the HCM Newsfeed—your real-time source for critical updates in HR, payroll, and compliance. Here, you’ll have access to quick, timely alerts on regulatory changes, labor laws, and industry updates to help you stay informed and compliant.

Medicare Open Enrollment & Employer Compliance Deadlines Arrive Oct. 15

Every fall, Medicare Open Enrollment begins on Oct. 15, marking an important time for both employees and employers. This year, there are two key focuses: understanding new Medicare changes taking effect in 2026 and meeting important employer compliance deadlines. Medicare Open Enrollment Starts Oct. 15 Medicare Open Enrollment runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, …

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Medicare Open Enrollment & Employer Compliance Deadlines Arrive Oct. 15

Every fall, Medicare Open Enrollment begins on Oct. 15, marking an important time for both employees and employers. This year, there are two key focuses: understanding new Medicare changes taking effect in 2026 and meeting important employer compliance deadlines. Medicare Open Enrollment Starts Oct. 15 Medicare Open Enrollment runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, …

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OSHA’s Top 10 Violations for 2025

OSHA has released its preliminary list of the top 10 most frequently cited standards for fiscal year 2025. This annual list is a valuable tool for employers, helping identify common workplace hazards and guiding efforts to keep employees safe and organizations compliant. For the 15th consecutive year, Fall protection—General requirements topped the list as the …

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Fraud Alert: New Tools for Payroll Protection

Just last month, a massive breach exposed 16 billion login credentials, spanning major platforms like Apple, Google, and Facebook—raising the risk of account takeovers and payroll fraud across industries. With stolen credentials on the rise, fraudsters are increasingly targeting direct deposit changes within payroll systems. isolved has responded with new security tools and recommendations to help …

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NYS COVID Sick Leave Sunset

New York State’s COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave law will officially expire on July 31, 2025. This law, enacted in 2020 to provide job-protected, paid time off for COVID-related illness, testing, or mandatory isolation, is being sunset as part of the state’s transition away from emergency pandemic measures. After July 31, employers will no longer be …

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Tax Breaks Ahead: Tip and Overtime Tax Relief for 2025

Thanks to new federal legislation, employees may soon qualify for significant tax breaks on tip and overtime pay. Beginning with wages earned in 2025, individuals in eligible roles will be able to deduct portions of their reported tip income and overtime compensation when filing their federal tax returns. These deductions apply to the 2025–2028 tax …

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Easing the Cost of Care: Big Changes Ahead for Dependent Care FSAs

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 brings a long-overdue change to Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (DCFSAs). Starting in 2026, the annual contribution limit will increase for the first time in nearly four decades—giving working families some much-needed breathing room when it comes to dependent care costs. Beginning with plan years that start …

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