"[The amended regulations] take effect on December 11, 2025 ... [and] will significantly impact many employers set to comply with the new program on January 1, 2026.... [T]he amended regulations [1] alter the definition of the 'application year,' which is used to determine benefit entitlement.... [2] modify the definition of 'employee.' ... [3] address the contributions that can be deducted from employee pay in certain circumstances.... [4] provide guidance for self-insured employers, particularly regarding requirements for claim reserve accounts, and modify information collected by the state."  MORE >>