Product Update

The eCMS v4.2 Fix Pack 3 Hot Fix 312 (HF312) and Hot Fix 313 (HF313) are now available for all Customer Production and Test environments.

Hot Fix Details

• HF312 includes all updates from Hot Fix 310, Hot Fix 312, and the 2025 3rd Quarter Update.
• HF313 includes additional enhancements, fixes to eForms identified in HF312, and new programs for viewing Release Update History.

Release Notes
Release Notes for both HF312 and HF313 are available on the CGC Portal → Knowledge Center → eCMS Updates Release Notes under:

• eCMS v4.2 Fix Pack 3, Hot Fix 313 Release Notes
• eCMS v4.2 Fix Pack 3, Hot Fix 312 Release Notes

Hosted Customers

We will reach out to schedule your Test environment upgrade.
If the proposed date or time does not work for your team, please contact Software Delivery to coordinate installation of HF312 and HF313.
You may also submit a ticket requesting installation.

On-Premise Customers

Please submit a ticket requesting installation of HF312 and HF313 for your Production or Test environments. You will then be contacted to be added to our installation schedule.
If you need assistance with set-up, please submit a ticket for support.

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Environment Requirements

• HF312 requires installation in a dedicated environment.
• HF313 does not require a dedicated environment.

Dear CGC Customers:

The v.4.2 Fix Pack 3, Hot Fix 312 (HF312) is now available for all Customer Test Environments.
HF312 includes changes from Hot Fix 310, Hot Fix 312, and the 2025 3rd Quarter Update.

The Hot Fix 312 Release Notes document is located on the CGC Portal/Knowledge Center. eCMS Updates Release Notes under eCMS v.4.2 Fix Pack 3, Hot Fix 312 Release Notes.

For hosted customers:
We will be contacting you regarding the scheduling of your Test environment upgrade. If the scheduled date/time does not work out for you, please contact Software Delivery.
You may also submit a ticket requesting the installation of eCMS v.4.2 Fix Pack 3, Hot Fix 312.

For on-premise customers:
Please submit a ticket requesting the installation of eCMS v.4.2 Fix Pack 3, Hot Fix 312 into your Test environment(s). You will be contacted to be placed on our install schedule.

If you need further assistance with the set up, then please go on-line and submit a ticket for help. The eCMS v.4.2 Fix Pack 3, Hot Fix 312 Update DOES require a dedicated environment to be installed.

The 2025 3rd Quarter Update (Q53) is now available for Production and Test environments that are at Hot Fix 311 or later.

Please note: The previous announcement indicated that Q53 required a minimum release level of Hot Fix 309 (HF309). The minimum required release level is actually Hot Fix 311 (HF311).

When installing Q53, if the environment is not at HF311 or later, we will perform the necessary updates before installing Q53.

The 2025 Quarter 3 Update (Q53) Release Notes document is located on the CGC Portal/Knowledge Center. eCMS Updates Release Notes under eCMS v.4.2 F03 2025 3rd Quarter (Q53) Update Release Notes.

Included in the Q53 update are changes for:
2503608 (IDI2500070) – ICI – TC History Detail – Identify Federal Overtime Exempt. 
Detailed documentation will be made available on the website for the new IDI for Overtime Premium Calculation. This document will include all steps to have Overtime Premium Deductions printed on the W2.

For hosted customers:
We will be contacting you regarding the scheduling of Production and Test environment upgrades. If the scheduled date/time does not work out for you, please contact Software Delivery.
You may also submit a ticket requesting the installation of 4.2 Fix Pack 3 – 2025 3rd Quarter Update (Q53).

For non-hosted customers:
Please submit a ticket requesting the installation of 4.2 Fix Pack 3 – 2025 3rd Quarter Update (Q53) into your Test environment(s). You will be contacted to be placed on our install schedule.

If you need further assistance with the set up, then please go on-line and submit a ticket for help.

The 2025 3rd Quarter Update (Q53) does not require a dedicated environment to be installed. However, the Web Application Server (WAS) does need to be stopped/started for all changes to take effect. 

The cases that require the restart of the WAS are indicated in the 2025 3^rd Quarter Update (Q53) Release Notes.

For non-hosted customer, if your nightly processing does not stop/start the WAS, please let us know so we can do that once we complete the update. 

Dear CGC Customers:

Please see the enclosed documentation for calculating Federal Exempt Overtime Premiums and reporting this amount in Box 14 of the W-2 using the eCMS Payroll application.

This document is also available on the CGC Portal  under the eCMS Quarter-End and Year-End section. 

The new IDI menu option will become available after you have installed Hot Fix Q53 (2025 3rd Quarter Hot Fix).

If you need further assistance with the setup, then please go on-line and submit a ticket for help via our Customer Support Site.  Thank you!

eCMS v.4.2 Fix Pack 3 Q3/2025 (Q53) – Availability for Test Environments.

Dear CGC Customers: The 2025 3rd Quarter Update (Q53) is now available for Test Environments that are at Hot Fix 309 or later.The 2025 Quarter 3 Update (Q53) Release Notes document is located on the CGC Portal/Knowledge Center. eCMS Updates Release Notes under eCMS v.4.2 F03 2025 3rd Quarter (Q53) Update Release Notes. Included in the Q53 update are changes for: 2503608 (IDI2500070) – ICI – TC History Detail – Identify Federal Overtime Exempt.  Detailed documentation will be made available on the website for the new IDI for Overtime Premium Calculation. This document will include all steps to have Overtime Premium Deductions printed on the W2. For hosted customers: We will be contacting you regarding the scheduling of Test Environment upgrades. If the scheduled date/time does not work out for you, please contact Software Delivery. You may also submit a ticket requesting the installation of eCMS 4.2 Fix Pack 3 – 2025 3rd Quarter Update (Q53). For on-premise customers: Please submit a ticket requesting the installation of eCMS v.4.2 Fix Pack 3 – 2025 3rd Quarter Update (Q53) into your Test Environment(s). You will be contacted to be placed on our install schedule. If you need further assistance with the setup, then please go on-line and submit a ticket for help. The 2025 3rd Quarter Update (Q53) does not require a dedicated environment to be installed. However, the Web Application Server (WAS) does need to be stopped/started for all changes to take effect. The cases that require the restart of the WAS are indicated in the 2025 3rd Quarter Update (Q53) Release Notes. For on-premise customer, if your nightly processing does not stop/start the WAS, please let us know so we can do that once we complete the update. Thank you!

Secure Act 2.0 considerations for year 2026 within eCMS Mandatory Roth Catch-Up Contributions for high earners, please understand that this will be a manual set up that will need to be identified and set up for these higher wage earners. Here is a summary of SECURE 2.0 Act for year 2026 and the manual requirement within eCMS to make those adjustments for high earners. Catch-up contribution limits for 2026 are subject to annual adjustments by the IRS. Based on projections and the SECURE 2.0 Act, here’s what to expect:  Catch-up contributions for individuals aged 50 and over (standard) Expected Limit: Projections anticipate the standard catch-up contribution limit for individuals age 50 and over to increase to $8,000 in 2026. This is an additional contribution on top of the regular 401(k) contribution limit, which is projected to be $24,500 in 2026. Therefore, the total possible contribution for those aged 50+ would be $32,500 ($24,500 + $8,000).  Catch-up contributions for individuals aged 60-63 (enhanced) The SECURE 2.0 Act introduced an enhanced catch-up contribution limit for individuals aged 60, 61, 62, and 63. Expected Limit: This enhanced limit is projected to remain at $11,250 in 2026, though it will be indexed for inflation starting that year. This enhanced catch-up is optional for retirement plans, and employers are not required to offer it. If your plan allows it, the total possible contribution for this age group would be $35,750 ($24,500 regular limit + $11,250 enhanced catch-up).  Mandatory Roth Catch-Up Contributions for high earners Starting in 2026, individuals who earned $145,000 or more in FICA wages in the preceding year (2025 in this case) must make any catch-up contributions (both standard and enhanced) to a Roth plan, such as a Roth 401(k). This means these contributions are made with after-tax dollars, not pre-tax. If a plan doesn’t offer a Roth option and a high earner falls under this rule, they will not be able to make catch-up contributions at all. This rule was originally set to begin in 2024 but was delayed by the IRS until 2026 to allow time for plan sponsors and payroll providers to adjust their systems. The $145,000 income threshold will be indexed for inflation in future years.  Important Notes: Consult official IRS website for specific clarification. Consult with your plan administrator or a financial advisor to determine the specific rules and limits applicable to your situation. Understanding these changes is crucial for planning your retirement savings strategy, especially if you are age 50 or over or a high-income earner.  Within eCMS for high earners you will need to manually enroll them into the Roth catch up category at the beginning of the year.  If Roth option is not available within the Plan, then they will not be able to make catch-up contributions at all.