Tag: Unemployment Legislative Updates
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.
Oregon HB 2271 provides a credit against an employer's unemployment insurance taxes for calendar years 2025, 2026 and 2027 with conditions.
Connecticut SB 1312 reduces the amount of time an employer is allotted to protest quarterly unemployment benefit statements.
Vermont SB 117 amends various unemployment rules including notice requirements for potential layoffs, electronic unemployment insurance notices, and more.
West Virginia HB 2441 disqualifies an individual from unemployment compensation if they fail a random testing for alcohol or illegal controlled substances while holding safety sensitive positions.
Washington SB 5041 allows for striking or lockout workers to receive unemployment benefits.
Virginia HB 1766 & SB 1056 change unemployment compensation claims to be $100 higher than the current weekly benefit amount starting in 2026.
Oklahoma SB 911 could result in a lower tax rate for employers in the state in 2026.
New York AB 3000 is great news for employers, with the potential to restore the full FUTA credit reduction.
Nebraska LB 265 revises provisions related to the state unemployment insurance tax rate.
Maryland HB 350 appropriates $136,549,258 to the Division of Unemployment Insurance, with a portion contingent on establishment of an administrative fee.