IRS announces new relief for late retirement-plan amendments and what this means for HR

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🎧 HR Insights: IRS announces new relief for late retirement-plan amendments and what this means for HR

The IRS has introduced a policy update that allows employers to correct late amendments to qualified retirement plans without heavy penalties. This adjustment, outlined by JD Supra, gives HR and benefits teams more room to rectify errors linked to plan documents, adoption deadlines and operational changes. It also strengthens the correction path for organisations facing compliance gaps. HR leaders responsible for retirement-plan governance should review the updated guidance to confirm that plan documentation aligns with current rules and administrative practices.

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🧾 HR Case Files: HR Rebooted launches Governance 1st, an AI-governance platform designed for HR teams

HR Rebooted has released Governance 1st, a platform created to help HR leaders manage AI usage inside organisations. The system includes templates, risk assessments, policy guidelines and oversight tools that help HR teams adopt AI with stronger governance and clearer accountability. It marks a shift toward HR owning both people strategy and oversight of emerging technologies.

Key Takeaways

• The platform equips HR with structured tools for AI-policy creation, audit trails and risk control.

• It positions HR as a key owner of AI governance rather than a downstream user.

• The move reflects a growing expectation that HR understands both the potential benefits and compliance risks of AI-based decisions.

• Governance 1st brings HR into the centre of technology oversight, signalling a broader change in HR’s responsibilities.

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