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Legislative Update: Virginia SB 759

Virginia SB 759 updates unemployment benefits with higher weekly payouts in 2026, using revised tables while keeping the existing wage-based calculation method.

May 6, 2026 by Legislative Updates
Legislative Update: Virginia SB 433

Virginia SB 433 changes unemployment eligibility for employer lockouts, allowing more workers to qualify for benefits starting July 1, 2026.

May 5, 2026 by Legislative Updates
Legislative Update: Kentucky SB 129

Kentucky SB 129 updates employer funding for the UI Service Capacity Upgrade Fund, changing contribution rate calculations starting in 2027.

April 30, 2026 by Legislative Updates
Legislative Update: Nebraska Legislative Alert 847

Nebraska LB 847 changes how combined UI tax rates are allocated between employer contributions and state UI taxes, effective April 7, 2026.

April 28, 2026 by Legislative Updates
Legislative Update: Maryland HB 242

Maryland HB 242 aligns unemployment insurance confidentiality rules with federal law, strengthening employer data privacy and disclosure requirements.

April 27, 2026 by Legislative Updates
IRS Draft 2026 1099 Guidance Signals New Reporting Rules for Tips, Overtime, and Payment Thresholds

New IRS draft guidance for Forms 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC adds tip and overtime reporting fields, raises many reportable payments thresholds.

April 23, 2026 by Rudy Mahanta, CPP
Legislative Update: Washington SB 6134

Washington SB 6134 updates unemployment insurance rules, requiring notice to strike-related claimants about potential overpayments.

April 22, 2026 by Legislative Updates
Legislative Update: Main LD 2101

Maine LD 2101 introduces penalties for unpaid or rejected unemployment insurance payments, increasing compliance risk for employers.

April 15, 2026 by Legislative Updates
Legislative Update: Washington HB 2264

Washington HB 2264 broadens unemployment benefits for voluntary layoff participants, affecting potential UI costs and compliance requirements.

April 9, 2026 by Legislative Updates
Legislative Update: California SB 854

California SB 854 expands unemployment insurance notices to include electronic delivery. Learn what’s changing and what employers should do.

April 8, 2026 by Legislative Updates
How ICE’s New I-9 Rules Are Raising Employer Risk

New I‑9 rules from ICE raise employer risk by turning minor paperwork errors into immediate fines—even when workers are authorized.

April 8, 2026 by Vijay Thakkar
Regulatory Update: “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” Changes to Employer Compliance

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act spans over 1,100 pages and introduces major reforms affecting employers and employees alike.

July 29, 2025 by Legislative Updates
How to Migrate Your E-Verify Account to Login.gov

Employers using E-Verify will now sign in using Login.gov. Learn how to migrate your account with these simple steps.

May 15, 2025 by Legislative Updates
Regulatory Update: Afghanistan TPS Termination

Afghanistan TPS (temporary protected status) will be terminated, effective July 12, 2025. There are several recommendations for employers.

May 13, 2025 by Legislative Updates
How to Calculate and Apply for WOTC

Learn how to apply for WOTC and gain different benefits with this tax incentive often described as a win-win opportunity for employers and employees.

September 1, 2023 by Tiffany Wallace
How Automations Make Income and Employment Verification Effortless

Income and employment verification requests can come as a flood in large organizations. Learn how to increase efficiency and maintain a happy workforce.

February 7, 2023 by Cassie McGee
Reasonable Assurance – UI for Educational Employees

Learn about the possibility to use reasonable assurance to effectively manage UI costs and secure future jobs for your educational institution.

January 11, 2023 by Vikki Chaffin
Employer Tax Withholding vs. Tax Filing

Understanding the differences between employer tax withholding and tax filing is key to compliance and delivering a high quality employee experience.

January 5, 2023 by Rudy Mahanta, CPP

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