Legislative Updates

Our Legislative Updates team is powered by Product Intelligence Managers who stay deeply connected not only with state unemployment agencies and departments of labor, but also with federal and state partners involved in employment verification, immigration compliance, and regulatory enforcement—including E‑Verify and related oversight entities. With extensive experience navigating the complex, fast‑moving landscape of HR, payroll, I‑9, and employment law, our authors monitor statutory and regulatory developments as they emerge or are being shaped behind the scenes.
 
Their expertise spans I‑9 and E‑Verify compliance, new‑hire processes, W‑2 and W‑4 requirements, payroll tax optimization, FLSA guidance, and multi‑jurisdictional employment law. Professional backgrounds include Certified Payroll Professionals and active members of organizations such as the APA, SHRM, ACC, and CPA. They bring a practitioner’s perspective to every update. Through strategic insights, best‑practice guidance, and compliance‑focused thought leadership, our team transforms complex regulatory shifts into actionable intelligence that helps employers reduce risk, streamline processes, and stay confidently compliant in an ever‑changing environment.

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Legislative Update: EAD Revocation Guidance for E-Verify Employers

DHS has exercised its authority to terminate parole or other humanitarian programs. Here's how EAD revocation could impact employers.

May 2, 2025 by Legislative Updates
Regulatory Update: DHS Final Rule Extends H-1B Cap Gap Period

DHS extended the H-1B Cap Gap period with a new rule, allowing students with pending or approved petitions to maintain work authorization.

April 24, 2025 by Legislative Updates
Legislative Update: Virginia SB 1057

Virginia SB 1057 clarifies certain words and changes the total wages that could be earned which may disqualify a claim for a week's benefits.

April 2, 2025 by Legislative Updates
Legislative Update: South Dakota SB 26

South Dakota SB 26 reduces employer contribution rates and increases the administrative fee rate for reemployment assistance.

April 2, 2025 by Legislative Updates
Legislative Update: Nebraska LB 297

Nebraska LB 297 provides that in tax year 2025 only, the category twelve employment security tax rate will be 0.48.

April 2, 2025 by Legislative Updates
Legislative Update: Montana HB 210

Montana HB 210 requires the state's Department of Labor and Industry to crossmatch unemployment benefits applicants with DMV records.

April 2, 2025 by Legislative Updates
Legislative Update: Kentucky SB 162

Disqualifies claimants from receiving unemployment benefits if they are under investigation for falsifying evidence to obtain or increase benefits.

April 2, 2025 by Legislative Updates
Legislative Update: Idaho HB 53

Idaho HB 53 amends existing law to add certain definitions for the prevention and deterrence of unemployment insurance fraud.

April 2, 2025 by Legislative Updates
Legislative Update: Michigan SB 975

Michigan SB 975 updates language for when an individual is presumed to have voluntarily left work if absent for three consecutive workdays.

April 2, 2025 by Legislative Updates
Legislative Update: Michigan SB 40

Michigan SB 40 establishes weekly benefit amounts for each of an individual’s dependents, increasing the maximum weekly benefit amount and weeks available.

April 1, 2025 by Legislative Updates
Legislative Update: New Florida E-Verify Bills Look to Expand Usage and Penalties

New E-Verify bills in Florida may change local requirements with stricter rules and harsher penalties for Form I-9 non-compliance.

March 24, 2025 by Legislative Updates
Legislative Update: Key Changes for 2025 Form W-2 Released by IRS

Get an overview of everything you need to know for the key updates and changes of the 2025 Form W-2 recently released by the IRS.

March 5, 2025 by Legislative Updates
Legislative Update: Ohio Passes New Pay Statement Law

Ohio's Pay Stub Protection Act is a law requiring employers to provide employees with access to a statement of their earnings and deductions.

January 30, 2025 by Legislative Updates
Legislative Update: California Major Disaster Declared

On January 8, 2025, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared a major disaster exists in the State of California ordering Federal aid. 

January 9, 2025 by Legislative Updates
Legislative Update: HR 3797 Paperwork Reduction Act

HR 3797, the Paperwork Reduction Act, deals with an alternative manner of furnishing health insurance coverage statements to employees.

December 19, 2024 by Legislative Updates
Legislative Update: IRS Releases Draft of 2025 Form W-4

The IRS has unveiled a draft of the 2025 Form W-4 with several key updates and changes to improve clarity and usability for employees.

November 14, 2024 by Legislative Updates
Legislative Update: Delaware HB 433

Delaware HB 433 changes the unemployment rate calculation from a benefit wage to a benefit ratio, making it more responsive to economic changes.

October 10, 2024 by Legislative Updates
Missouri Proposition A Puts the Issue of Paid Sick Leave to Voters

Proposition A in Missouri would adopt an Earned Paid Sick Time law for the state. Learn what this would mean for employers and employees.

October 3, 2024 by Legislative Updates

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The Experian Employer Services Insights blog focuses on providing updates and solutions for HR teams, business owners, tax pros and compliance officers looking to navigate complex regulatory landscapes while optimizing their workforce management processes. Some important topics include payroll tax, unemployment, income & employment verification, compliance, and improving the overall employee experience.