Compliance Calendar

Mark Your Calendars for Compliance

This time of year we often find ourselves reflecting about the year that was. While 2006 has been a great year it is time to look forward and plan for 2007. There are a number of HR compliance-related deadlines that affect many employers. Mark the following requirements on your calendar for 2007 and future years. New Hampshire Safety Summary Form

• Requirement: 10 or more employees working in NH
• DEADLINE: Biennial submission due before January 1st of the following year

Form 5500

• The instructions for Form 5500 provides details on which plans are required to file Form 5500 and how to complete it
• The Department of Labor has also published a Troubleshooter's Guide to Filing the ERISA Annual Report (Form 5500)
• Assistance may also be obtained from an experienced benefits attorney or accountant
• DEADLINE: file annually by the last day of the 7th month following the end of the plan year (July 31st for calendar year plans)

OSHA Form 300A

• All employers
• Maintain calendar year record of all reportable injuries and illnesses incurred during the year
• Use information to prepare OSHA 300A
• Post in a conspicuous location i.e., lunchroom
• Ensure employee’s confidential information is maintained
• DEADLINE: post February 1st – April 30th each year

Payroll/Taxes

• DEADLINE January 31st for previous year

VETS-100 form (Federal Contractors only)

• If your company is part of the VETS-100 database, you will have a VETS100 Report identification number on file
• You will receive a Notice of Filing Obligation prior to the September deadline with current reporting information
• If you do not receive this notice, or are a new Federal contractor, you may download this from their website at http://vets.dol.go v/vets100
• When requesting forms, provide the parent company name, address, contact person, telephone number and e-mail address
• DEADLINE: September 30th

Equal Employment Opportunity Report (EEO-1)

• Employers with 100 or more employees
• Employers with 50 or more employees (federal contractors only)
• DEADLINE September 30th for the current year

Please bear in mind this is a general overview/summary of information and should not be a substitute for legal advice. Some of this information will vary depending on the employer’s circumstances.