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There are steps employers can take ensure compliance in response to termination of TPS for certain countries by DHS.
Learn how the proposed U.S. State Department J-1 visa rule could impact employers, compliance obligations, reporting requirements, and exchange visitor status.
Texas SB 1786 expands employer wage reporting requirements and workforce data collection, helping the Texas Workforce Commission align education and workforce programs with regional labor market needs.
South Carolina SB 688 changes unemployment insurance tax calculations, adds solvency surcharges, and increases penalties for noncompliance.
Minnesota HF 2433 updates unemployment rules for school employees and contractors, effective September 2028.
Michigan SB 962 expands unemployment benefit eligibility for workers impacted by domestic violence and updates claims, appeals, overpayment recovery, and temporary layoff procedures.
USCIS updated TPS employment verification guidance after a Supreme Court ruling affecting Haiti and Syria.
Learn which Venezuelan TPS beneficiaries remain eligible for TPS and work authorization, key exception categories, and important employer compliance considerations.
Learn how to maintain compliance with E‑Verify’s new annual account validation requirement announced June 23, 2026.
Learn about the latest changes to EADs and how USCIS is reducing automatic extensions for TPS beneficiaries.
Haiti TPS automatic extension keeps EADs valid through March 27, 2026. Learn key Form I‑9 and E‑Verify steps employers must follow under the court order.
Federal court stays have extended TPS and EAD validity for Syria, Ethiopia, Burma, and South Sudan. Learn updated I‑9 steps, deadlines, and employer compliance guidance.
Haiti's Temporary Protected Status planned termination was paused, maintaining work authorization for eligible Haitians.
Understand the implications of the Somalia TPS ending on March 17, 2026. Ensure your workforce remains compliant.
Understand the E‑Verify Workforce Integrity Act and its compliance requirements for non-residential construction employers.
Learn about the Workplace Know Your Rights Act and what it means for California employers starting February 2026.
Trump cuts supplemental H-2B visas to 35,000 in 2026, impacting seasonal industries and business owners facing labor shortages.
Learn about E‑Verify’s reintroduced feature for managing Point of Contact details and maintaining compliance.