Industry News & Updates – October 7, 2026
Colorado – Increased Taxable Wage Base for 2027 The taxable wage base will increase to $32,100 in 2027, a 4.9% increase from $30,600 in 2026. Colorado – 2027 Employer Rate Details The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment UI Division recently announced annual employer premium rates for 2027. Based on the Trust Fund balance as […]
Should I Change My Attendance Policy to Improve My Unemployment Win Rates?
Key Takeaways Attendance-based claims can cause a lot of frustration for employers because they seem so simple on the surface: employees are assigned shifts, and they should show up for those shifts. Case closed, right? Not quite. In reality, attendance claims are complicated by layers of nuance that can be hard to understand and even […]
Thomas & Company’s SHIELD Analytics for UCM Named a 2026 Top HR Product of the Year by HR Executive
Source: BusinessWire Thomas & Company today shared that SHIELD Analytics for UCM has been named a Top HR Product by HR Executive, one of only 14 solutions to earn the designation for 2026. Hosted by HR Executive and HR Tech, the annual Top HR Products competition aims to uncover the most impactful and forward-thinking technologies […]
Rethinking Employment Verifications: What HR Leaders Should Demand from Their Vendors
Key Takeaways For many HR leaders, employment and income verifications are viewed as a necessary, but largely administrative, function. In reality, they sit at the intersection of compliance, employee experience, and data stewardship. These requests arrive at some of the most consequential moments in an employee’s life: buying a home, securing financing, navigating hardship, or […]
Unemployment Program Health Check: 7 Questions to Evaluate Whether Your Provider Is Built for Processing or Outcomes
Key Takeaways Unemployment claims can look deceptively simple from the outside: receive a notice, gather information, submit a response, and wait for a determination. But employers know the reality is more complex. Every claim carries timing, documentation, compliance, financial, and operational implications, and the way those moments are managed can directly affect outcomes. That is […]
Four Offboarding Mistakes That are Costing You More Than Ever: Insider Tips to Strengthen Compliance
Key Takeaways You could be making some simple mistakes in your offboarding process that are costing you both time and money. Even the most experienced professionals can fall into these common traps, but by understanding these pitfalls and making a few strategic adjustments, you can streamline your offboarding process and shield your business from unnecessary […]