This 2014 HR Compliance Timeline is meant to be a helpful tool in identifying and remembering important dates for HR professionals. You can also download a printable PDF version of this compliance timeline.
| Due Date | Compliance Requirement |
| January 1, 2014 | Ohio Minimum Wage change takes effect |
| January 1, 2014 | New defined benefit/contribution plan limits take effect |
| January 1, 2014 | Revised limits on health savings accounts (HSA) take effect |
| January 1, 2014 | FSA rule dropping “use it or lose it” requirement takes effect |
| January 1, 2014 | Health plan design requirements take effect under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) |
| January 1, 2014 | Rules regarding outcome-based wellness program incentives under the ACA take effect |
| January 1, 2014 | Rules for applying annual limits and preventative care to defined contribution health care plans take effect |
| January 1, 2014 | Individual health insurance mandate takes effect under the ACA |
| January 31, 2014 | W-2s need to be issued to employees by this date; W-2s need to include cost of employer-sponsored group health care coverage |
| January 31, 2014 | Form 940 due and Federal Unemployment Tax Rate (FUTA) needs to be deposited if owed |
| February 1, 2014 | OSHA 300 Log (Forms 300 & 300A) needs to be posted on February 1st through April 30th |
| February 10, 2014 | Form 940 due if FUTA deposits have been made on time |
| February 15, 2014 | W-4 changes must be made for employees claiming no exemptions last year |
| July 31, 2014 | Form 5500 due for calendar year defined contribution and benefit plans; Form 5500 due by the last day of the 7th month following end of the plan year for non-calendar year plans |
| September 30, 2014 | EE0-1 reporting deadline VETS-100/100A Form filing deadline Deadline for distributing Summary Annual Report (SAR) to participants of defined contribution plans |
| December 1, 2014 | Deadline for sending annual 401(k) and (m) safe harbor notice |
Note: This chart is subject to change and more filing deadlines may apply for your specific organization than those listed in the chart.
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