Kentucky – Final Reminder, Action Needed: Kentucky Unemployment Insurance Portal Launches August 17 On August 17, 2026, the new Kentucky Unemployment Insurance Portal (KUIP) will launch its tax functionality for employers. The system replaces Kentucky’s Unemployment Insurance Self-Service Web (KEWES). In order to ensure access to the new KUIP system
Kentucky – Action Needed: Kentucky Unemployment Insurance Portal Launches August 17 On August 17, 2026, the new Kentucky Unemployment Insurance Portal (KUIP) will launch its tax functionality for employers. The system replaces Kentucky’s Unemployment Insurance Self-Service Web (KEWES). In order to ensure access to the new KUIP system and ensure
Florida – Reemployment Tax System New Launch Date Announced The Florida Department of Revenue’s new system for electronic reemployment tax return and payment services will now go live on August 1, 2026. The following reports are impacted by this transition and must be filed using the new system beginning August
Indiana – New Indiana Business Website Coming Soon! INBiz, Indiana’s resource for registering and managing state businesses, will be unveiling a new and improved website soon! Existing users will find a cleaner, more intuitive dashboard with a modernized design to make it easier and simpler to navigate. New entrepreneurs will
Kansas – Weekly Benefit Amount Updates For new initial claims filed on or after July 1, 2026, the weekly benefit amount (WBA) will be increasing for Kansas claimants. The minimum WBA will be $165 (up from $159) and the maximum WBA will be $663 (up from $637). Kentucky – Weekly
Iowa – Weekly Benefit Amount Updates For new initial claims filed on or after July 5, 2026, the unemployment weekly benefit amount (WBA) will be increasing. The minimum WBA will range from $96 to $116, and the maximum WBA will be $644 to $790, with variances based on number of
FirstBank Customers – Transition to PNC Bank, Review Your Payment Details The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment issued a warning to employers using FirstBank accounts to make payments or receive refunds through My FAMLI+ Employer. FirstBank accounts have transitioned to PNC, resulting in out-of-date payment methods. All details associated
Colorado – Proposed Unemployment Rule Change Outreach and engagement associated with two regulatory changes proposed by the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) Unemployment Insurance Division has begun. Employers can contact [email protected] with questions, concerns or feedback on the following proposed regulation changes, with enactment scheduled for January 2027. Additional information
KENTUCKY – UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PORTAL UPDATES The Kentucky Unemployment Insurance Portal (KUIP) Tax system rollout has officially been rescheduled for August 17, 2026. No immediate action is needed from employers at this time. Employers will continue to utilize the existing systems until the new KUIP Tax system launches in August.
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