Legislative Updates

The DOJ’s new rules and priorities on white-collar crime makes I-9 compliance more critical than ever for employers.

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

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

The DOJ expanded its Whistleblower Program to include immigration violations to enhance accountability and compliance with immigration law.

Texas SB 324 passed by the State Senate would require public and private employers to participate in the E-Verify system.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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