All posts by Legislative Update
DHS ends 540-day work authorization extension for many EAD holders starting Oct. 30, 2025. See who’s affected.
DHS issued an interim final rule ending automatic extension of EADs for certain applicants who file Form I-765 on or after October 30, 2025.
E-Verify has resumed after a pause during the government shutdown. Learn what steps employers should take now to maintain compliance.
FNU/LNU naming issues are affecting immigrants when it comes to employment eligibility, travel and legal compliance.
Learn how the reopening of the DACA program affects I-9 requirements, work authorization, and employer compliance responsibilities.
DHS proposes wage-based H1-B lottery reform, prioritizing higher-paid applicants. Learn how this may affect employers and applicants.
New H-1B visa reform imposes a $100K petition fee for 2026 lottery. Learn how it affects employers and applicants.
DHS announced the termination of Syria’s Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Learn key dates, employment implications, and guidance.
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.