This week, the Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration issued new instructions to State Workforce Agencies (SWA’s). Agencies needed instructions in the wake of the WOTC re-authorization provided by the Protecting Americans From Tax Hikes (PATH) Act of 2015. President Obama signed this bill on December 18, 2015.
The document summarizes the program changes and other effects created by the PATH Act.  It also guides SWA’s on what to do with applications that were submitted timely (within 28 days from start of employment) in 2015 during the 49-week WOTC authorization lap.  As a result, employers nationwide should now begin receiving certifications for their 2015 qualifying hires. (more…)