States of Colorado and Nevada Enact Laws Prohibiting Applicant and Employee Credit Checks

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CO and NV Employers

EFFECTIVE

July 1, 2013 (Colorado)

October 1, 2013 (Nevada)

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On July 1 and October 1, 2013, Colorado and Nevada will become the ninth and tenth states, respectively, to enact laws restricting the use of credit-related information for hiring or other employment purposes. States that have enacted similar legislation are California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Oregon, Vermont and Washington. Listed below are summaries of the new Colorado and Nevada laws.

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Form 5500 Filing – Reminder

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Employers and Retirement Plan Administrators

EFFECTIVE

File deadline of no later than July 31, 2013 for plan years beginning in January and ending in December

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Many employers offer their employees retirement benefits such as a 401(k) Plan. If you are such an employer, each year your company must file an annual report to the IRS and U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) detailing the plan. Form 5500 is used to file this annual report and as of 2010, the form must be filed electronically.

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