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Texas Court Invalidates DOL Overtime Exemption Salary Threshold Rule
A federal judge in Texas struck down the DOL's latest attempt to raise the minimum salary thresholds for the FLSA's white-collar overtime exemption, finding that the rule exceeded the agency’s statutory authority. Login Required.
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Reminder: Update EIN Information
The IRS has issued a press release urging entities with Employer Identification Numbers (EINs) to update their applications if there has been a change in the responsible party or contact information. -
CFPB Announces Effective Date for FDCPA Final Rules
The CFPB announced on recently that two final rules issued under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act will take effect as planned on Nov. 30, 2021. -
Paid Sick and Family Leave Tax Credits
The IRS has updated its frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding the paid sick and family leave tax credits under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. -
Question of the Week
Question: Do credit unions need to incorporate the issue of marijuana-related businesses into their BSA policies and training? Answer: Yes, credit unions should discuss cannabis-related businesses (both marijuana and hemp) in their Bank Secrecy Act policies, procedures, and training sessions. -
InfoSight Content Updates
Visit InfoSight and save yourself the horror of being out of compliance! -
FAQs from the IRS re: Child Tax Credits and Offsets
Many have asked about the right of offset for the recently deposited Child Tax Credits. The IRS has provided several FAQs, with those below specifying past-due funds and garnishments... -
CFPB Releases More Resources for Military Consumer Month
For 3rd week of Military Consumer Month, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Office of Servicemember Affairs is emphasizing two vital military consumer protection laws: the Military Lending Act (MLA) and the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA). -
Additional COVID Recovery Options for Homeowners
The Federal Housing Authority on Friday announced additional streamlined COVID-19 recovery options to help homeowners with FHA-insured mortgages who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic bring their mortgage current and remain in their homes. -
CFPB Amends Mortgage Servicing Requirements for Borrowers Affected by the COVID-19 Emergency
On June 30, 2021, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau published Regulatory Alert 21-RA-08 in the Federal Register, a final rule temporarily amending certain mortgage servicing requirements under Regulation X to assist borrowers affected by the COVID-19 emergency. -
Nacha Opt-In Program for Returning Bogus Unemployment Benefits
Nacha has created an opt-in program to better facilitate the return and recovery of potentially fraudulent unemployment benefits originally paid by ACH credits.
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