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Oregon HB 3024 changes an individual's maximum benefit amount after the individual is disqualified from UI benefits for termination cause.

Louisiana HB 153 adjusts work search requirements to reflect the ease of virtual job interviews and electronic applications for employment.

Employers should be aware of a new surcharge with Ohio HB 96 that goes into effect with the state's 2026 unemployment tax rates.

Montana MAR Notice 2025-29.1 clarifies language in statute around when a due date falls on a holiday or weekend and addresses appeal methods.

Hawaii HB 477 allows benefits to claimants on issues that it previously did not, such as during labor disputes.

Rhode Island SB 622 could increase employer responsibility for UI benefits paid if they have part-time workers until 2026.

Oregon SB 916 provides that an individual's UI benefits eligibility is not disqualified for any week unemployment is due to a labor dispute.

Oregon SB 143 revises Oregon's UI tax system by increasing the portion of employer tax rates used each calendar quarter for funding.

Louisiana SB 248 requires electronic filing for a notice of separation on the state's portal and delivered within 10 days to the employee.

Rhode Island HB 5448 changes the sunset for an increase in earnings a partial-UI claimant receives before being disqualified for UI benefits.

Oregon HB 2271 provides a credit against an employer's unemployment insurance taxes for calendar years 2025, 2026 and 2027 with conditions.

Connecticut SB 1312 Change Notification This measure reduces the amount of time an employer is allotted to protest quarterly unemployment benefit statements it believes are inaccurate. The protest deadline is reduced from 60 days to 40 days. Effective Date October 1, 2025 Connecticut Senate Bill 1312 Implication to Stakeholders Employers must be prepared to more quickly audit benefit charge statements upon receipt so they can meet the 40-day deadline for protest, if a protest is in order. Depending on the size of the organization, this could be somewhat difficult to accomplish. Recommended Action Employers should immediately review quarterly benefit charge statements for accuracy and protest any they believe are inaccurate.

The IRS confirms for employers no changes to payroll forms or federal withholding tables for 2025 under the OBBBA.

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

The “One Big Beautiful Act” introduces significant changes to employer payroll processes, including new withholding guidelines and reporting requirements.

The “One Big Beautiful Act” (OBBA) introduces sweeping changes to immigration enforcement, significantly impacting I-9 compliance and employer responsibilities.

The E-Verify Status Change Report has been updated to include a new field: “Revoked Document Number," reducing ambiguity.

The Supreme Court has approved Venezuela TPS status termination. Venezuelans living in the U.S. may lose work authorization, potentially affecting employer compliance.