DID YOU KNOW? MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS: I-9 COMPLIANCE
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are exciting—new markets, expanded resources, and fresh opportunities. But amid the buzz of strategy sessions and celebratory press releases, it’s easy to overlook one small, unglamorous detail: Form I-9 compliance.
In conjunction with Thomas & Company’s trusted I-9 partner, WorkBright, we dive into your options to ensure I-9 compliance during M&A activity.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE – UNEMPLOYMENT RATES WILL REMAIN THE SAME IN Q3
As the New Hampshire Trust Fund maintained a balance of at least $350 million for the entirety of Q2 2025, the Trust Fund Reduction will remain at 1.0% for positive rated employers, while the Inverse Rate Surcharge for negative rated employers will remain at 0.5%.
TEXAS – REMINDER: DISASTER UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE BENEFITS AVAILABLE; UPCOMING DEADLINE
Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is now available to individuals who were affected by severe storms and flooding that impacted South Texas that began on March 26. Impacted individuals in Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy counties may be eligible for DUA benefits.
Impacted individuals can apply online through Unemployment Benefit Services or by calling TWC at (800) 939-6631 from 7AM-6PM CT, Monday through Friday. It is advised that individuals should indicate when applying that their applications are related to the damage caused by the storms and flooding that impacted their qualifying area. The application deadline is July 21, 2025.
Please note this disaster declaration does not include the recent impacts of Hill Country flooding, which was addressed via a separate disaster declaration issued on July 6. Additional information on DUA benefits for those impacted by that event should be forthcoming in the next several weeks.
VERMONT – UNEMPLOYMENT TAX RATES ISSUED
Vermont 2025/2026 SUI tax rates were issued. The rate schedule will remain unchanged from 2024/2025 on Schedule I (the lowest rate schedule), with rates ranging from 0.40% – 5.40%. The taxable wage base will remain at $14,800 for the remainder of calendar year 2025 and has yet to be announced for calendar year 2026.
CONNECTICUT – GOVERNOR LAMONT VETOES UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS FOR STRIKING WORKERS
House Bill 8, which would have provided unemployment benefits to striking workers, was recently vetoed by Governor Ned Lamont.
