In this episode of Compliance Matters Gordon Middleton and Wayne Rottger break down the big compliance issues employers are facing as 2025 comes to a close.

We’re looking back and looking ahead—how does this year compare to previous years when it comes to compliance and workload? What’s changed, and what’s next? We dive intolegislative trends for unemployment insurance and what the 2026 forecast might mean for you.

We also review the state FUTA credit reduction list, trade disputes and their impact on unemployment insurance, and what employers need to know about WOTC's expiration and renewal.

Finally, hear updates on Form W-4 and W-2, the lingering effects of the government shutdown, and learn how employers are dealing with the evolving compliance challenge of Form I-9 management.

If you’re an employer looking for a rundown of what happened in 2025 and what to expect in 2026, you’re in the right place.

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit is a powerful incentive benefiting both employers and employees. People with barriers to employment can secure life-changing jobs while employers who provide these opportunities can offset hiring costs. In this episode we're joined by Dre Sosa and Ashly Caserotti who support customer success with Experian Employer Services. Dre and Ashly break down the basics of WOTC, best practices for employers to maximize their credit, and give us an overview of possible renewal for WOTC before it expires at the end of this year.

Welcome back to Compliance Matters from Experian Employer Services. In this episode, we’re diving into the heart of HR compliance with insights straight from the floor of SHRM 2025, one of the largest HR conferences in the world. We spoke with HR professionals who were visiting from across the country and asked one simple question:

“What’s your biggest compliance challenge today?”

Joining us to unpack those answers are Gordon Middleton and Vijay Thakkar, Product Intelligence Managers with Experian Employer Services. Gordon and Vijay listen to interviews with us, react to what they heard, and break down why these challenges are so widespread—and so complex. From evolving I-9 enforcement to shifting payroll regulations, they’ll share practical strategies and best practices to help HR teams stay ahead of the curve.

Whether you're in payroll, compliance, or people operations,this is an episode you won’t want to miss.