Legislative Updates
On January 8, 2025, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared a major disaster exists in the State of California ordering Federal aid.
HR 3797, the Paperwork Reduction Act, deals with an alternative manner of furnishing health insurance coverage statements to employees.
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.
Delaware HB 433 changes the unemployment rate calculation from a benefit wage to a benefit ratio, making it more responsive to economic changes.
Proposition A in Missouri would adopt an Earned Paid Sick Time law for the state. Learn what this would mean for employers and employees.
Illinois Senate Bill 0508 was signed into law, adding protection for employees experiencing negative results from E-Verify.
Review these tax withholding legislative updates as of July 2024 that may affect your ongoing employer processes.
Summary, recommendations and next steps for Washington HB 1901 related to unemployment.
Summary, recommendations and next steps for Virginia SB 381 related to unemployment.
Summary, recommendations and next steps for South Carolina HB 3992 related to unemployment.
Summary, recommendations and next steps for Oklahoma HB 3596 related to unemployment.
Summary, recommendations and next steps for Oklahoma HB 3595 related to unemployment.
Summary, recommendations and next steps for Kentucky SB 140 related to unemployment.
Summary, recommendations and next steps for Kansas HB 2570 related to unemployment.
Summary, recommendations and next steps for Idaho HB 686 related to unemployment.
Noncitizens applying for naturalization can now use a new version of Form N-400 to request an unrestricted original or replacement SSN card.
USCIS Announces Temporary Extension of Employment Authorization Period for Certain EAD Renewal Applicants
Legislative UpdatesUSCIS has again extended the employment authorization period for certain EAD renewal applicants to 540 days.
DHS, in tandem with the DOJ, released joint guidance pertaining to employers who either use a “home-grown” electronic I-9 system, or contract to use a platform supplied by an I-9 vendor.