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May 28, 2025 in Disaster Unemployment Assistance, Legislation, Separations, Unemployment Updates

Industry News & Updates – May 28, 2025

ARKANSAS – DISASTER UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is now available to individuals who were affected by severe storms and tornadoes that impacted Arkansas on March 14-15. Impacted…
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May 21, 2025 in Disaster Unemployment Assistance, Legislation, Unemployment Updates

Industry News & Updates – May 21, 2025

IOWA – UNEMPLOYMENT SYSTEM UPDATE Beginning on June 3, 2025, Iowa will transition to a “once in a generation” system for managing unemployment claims. The state is making these changes…
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May 19, 2025 in Mergers & Acquisitions

Important Documentation for Mergers & Acquisitions

During a merger or acquisition, it is important to collect as much historical information and documentation as possible from the predecessor employer. Because states require this information when reporting mergers,…
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May 14, 2025 in Legislation, Unemployment Updates

Industry News & Updates – May 14, 2025

DID YOU KNOW? MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS: INTRODUCING MULTI-STATE COMPLIANCE NAVIGATOR™ Mergers and Acquisitions can expand your business into new states and/or locations. At Thomas & Company, we have created a…
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May 12, 2025 in Mergers & Acquisitions, Multi-State Compliance

Multi-State Compliance Navigator™

Payroll for today’s diverse and mobile workforce can be a complex task for businesses. Mergers and acquisitions can open new doors for your organization, providing access to new markets and…
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May 7, 2025 in Disaster Unemployment Assistance, Legislation, Payroll, Separations, Tax Impacts, Tax Rates, Unemployment Tax, Unemployment Updates

Industry News & Updates – May 7, 2025

DID YOU KNOW? MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS Join Thomas & Company as we dive into the many facets of merger and acquisition activity and how it impacts your organization from top…
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May 5, 2025 in Mergers & Acquisitions

Introduction to Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are common occurrences in the business world. While many people talk about mergers and acquisitions interchangeably, it is important to know that each transaction has its…
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April 30, 2025 in Legislation, Unemployment Tax, Unemployment Updates

Industry News & Updates – April 30, 2025

CALIFORNIA – T&C CLIENTS NOT IMPACTED BY CHANGES TO CHILD SUPPORT REQUESTS In a recent correspondence to employers, the California Department of Child Support Services announced that they would no…
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April 23, 2025 in Disaster Unemployment Assistance, Unemployment Updates

Industry News & Updates – April 23, 2024

WEST VIRGINIA – DISASTER UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS AVAILABLE Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is now available to individuals who were affected by storms and flooding that impacted West Virginia in February. Raleigh…
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April 16, 2025 in Disaster Unemployment Assistance

Industry News & Updates – April 16, 2025

ARKANSAS – DISASTER TAX RELIEF AVAILABLE The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced filing and payment relief for individuals impacted by recent severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that occurred throughout Arkansas…
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April 9, 2025 in Legislation, Tax Impacts, Tax Rates, Unemployment Tax, Unemployment Updates

Industry News & Updates – April 9, 2025

MINNESOTA – BILL INTRODUCED PROVIDING UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS TO STRIKING WORKERS The Bill: A bill that would provide striking workers unemployment benefits in Minnesota has been introduced and referred to the…
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April 2, 2025 in Payroll, Separations, Tax Impacts, Tax Rates, Unemployment Tax, Unemployment Updates

Industry News & Updates – April 2, 2025

MICHIGAN – INCREASED UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFIT AMOUNTS AND ADDITIONAL BENEFIT WEEKS AVAILABLE FOR CLAIMANTS BEGINNING THIS WEEK Multiple benefit changes are now in effect as of today, April 2, for Michiganders…
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March 26, 2025 in Legislation, Tax Impacts, Tax Rates, Unemployment Tax, Unemployment Updates

Industry News & Updates – March 26, 2025

COLORADO – REPORTING UNIT REPORTING DISCONTINUED, UNITS DEACTIVED IN MYUI EMPLOYER+ Based on feedback, the Colorado Division of Unemployment Insurance has streamlined their reporting process, discontinuing functionality that allowed employer…
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March 19, 2025 in Disaster Unemployment Assistance, Separations, Unemployment Updates

Industry News & Updates – March 19, 2025

NORTH CAROLINA – ADDITIONAL DUA BENEFIT DEADLINE EXTENSION The filing deadline for those impacted by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina counties has once again been extended, this time to April…
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March 12, 2025 in Legislation, Separations, Unemployment Updates

Industry News & Updates – March 12, 2025

SAME GREAT CONTENT, NEW NAME! As we continue to evolve and create products that best fit our clients’ needs, we are excited to announce that Thomas & Company’s Unemployment Insurance…
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March 5, 2025 in Disaster Unemployment Assistance, Legislation, Unemployment Updates

T&C Unemployment Insurance News and Updates – March 5, 2025

DISASTER UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS Severe storms have led to several states offering Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) Benefits for impacted workers’ and we expect more states and counties will become eligible for…
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February 26, 2025 in Disaster Unemployment Assistance, Unemployment Updates

T&C Unemployment Insurance News and Updates – February 26, 2025

NEW MEXICO – DISASTER/EMERGENCY WAITING PERIOD WAIVER INTRODUCED A bill in New Mexico, HB 249, has passed through its committee and will be brought to the House floor. The bill…
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February 19, 2025 in Legislation, Separations, UI Claims, Unemployment Updates

T&C Unemployment Insurance News and Updates – February 19, 2025

BENEFITS FOR STRIKING WORKERS UPDATE In recent legislative sessions, more bills than ever have been introduced that, if passed, would grant unemployment benefits to striking workers. While specific requirements and…
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February 12, 2025 in Cares Act, COVID-19, Disaster Unemployment Assistance, Fraud & Identity Theft, Legislation, Payroll, Tax Impacts, Tax Rates, Unemployment Tax, Unemployment Updates

T&C Unemployment Insurance News and Updates – February 12, 2025

NEW YORK – 2025 UNEMPLOYMENT TAX RATES, TAXABLE WAGE BASE ANNOUNCED 2025 tax rates were announced for New York employers, ranging from 2.1% to 9.9%. These total rates include three…
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February 5, 2025 in Disaster Unemployment Assistance, Legislation, Payroll, Tax Impacts, Tax Rates, Unemployment Tax, Unemployment Updates

T&C Unemployment Insurance News and Updates – February 5, 2025

DELAWARE – NEW TAX SCHEDULES FOR 2025 ANNOUNCED Newly established tax schedules for Delaware employers were recently announced as a result of previously signed House Bill 433, which also ushered…
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