Virginia HB 1320 increases weekly unemployment insurance benefits by $48 for claims effective on or after July 1, 2026, impacting UI costs.

Kentucky SB 129 updates employer funding for the UI Service Capacity Upgrade Fund, changing contribution rate calculations starting in 2027.

Nebraska LB 847 changes how combined UI tax rates are allocated between employer contributions and state UI taxes, effective April 7, 2026.

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Maryland HB 242 aligns unemployment insurance confidentiality rules with federal law, strengthening employer data privacy and disclosure requirements.

New IRS draft guidance for Forms 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC adds tip and overtime reporting fields, raises many reportable payments thresholds.

Washington SB 6134 updates unemployment insurance rules, requiring notice to strike-related claimants about potential overpayments.

Pennsylvania House Bill 274 expands unemployment benefit eligibility for domestic violence victims, allowing confidential claims.

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Washington Senate Bill 5874 updates UI employer reporting, expands wage and hour data requirements, revises penalties, effective June 2026.

Maine LD 2101 introduces penalties for unpaid or rejected unemployment insurance payments, increasing compliance risk for employers.

Indiana SB 162 updates unemployment insurance law, affecting benefit eligibility, employer coverage, claims processing, and assistance.

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Washington HB 2264 broadens unemployment benefits for voluntary layoff participants, affecting potential UI costs and compliance requirements.

California SB 854 expands unemployment insurance notices to include electronic delivery. Learn what’s changing and what employers should do.

New I‑9 rules from ICE raise employer risk by turning minor paperwork errors into immediate fines—even when workers are authorized.

West Virginia SB 1053 creates a new Unemployment Automation and Administration Fund to modernize UI systems.

Draft 2026 Forms 1099‑NEC and 1099-MISC introduce new boxes for cash tips, overtime, and more, signaling major IRS reporting changes ahead.