Industry News & Updates – November 4, 2026
California – 2027 Unemployment Rate Information Schedule F+ will remain in effect for 2027 unemployment tax rates in California. Schedule F+ contribution rates range from 1.5% to 6.2% which includes a 15% emergency surcharge. The new employer rate will remain at 3.4%. The taxable wage base will also remain at $7,000. Minnesota – Weekly Benefit […]
Industry News & Updates – October 28, 2026
Florida – Upcoming Reconnect Login Changes/Updates Florida Commerce will be updating their login process for Reconnect in the near future. Returning users will need to create a new FloridaCommerce account and link any existing profile(s) to access Reconnect once the transition has occurred. Prior to these updates, existing users should verify their Reconnect account access […]
Industry News & Updates – October 21, 2026
Disaster Unemployment Assistance Benefits Available As a reminder, DUA is an unemployment insurance benefit made available after a disaster and is only available to individuals who: West Virginia Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) may now be available to individuals in the County of Hawai’i who were impacted by the earthquake that occurred on May 22, 2026. […]
Industry News & Updates – October 14, 2026
Alabama – Withholding Guidance for Nonresident Employees The Alabama Department of Revenue has clarified that employers should withhold Alabama income tax from nonresident employees only for wages attributable to services physically performed in the state—including remote work. Although a 2023 tribunal ruling upheld taxation of an employee working remotely from Idaho for an Alabama employer, […]
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 […]
Industry News & Updates – September 30, 2026
Delaware – Increased Taxable Wage Base for 2027 The taxable wage base will increase to $16,500 in 2027, a 13.8% increase from $14,500 in 2026. Texas – New Texas Unemployment System (TxUS) Will Also Implement New Wage Report Specifications The new Texas Unemployment System (TxUS) will require additional data fields for Enhanced Wage Records reporting. […]
Industry News & Updates – September 16, 2026 –
Michigan – Claimant Walk-Ins Now Available at Michigan Unemployment Offices All 12 local Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) offices are now available to walk-ins, allowing individuals to receive assistance with their unemployment claims without an appointment. Individuals can still schedule an appointment up to 14 days in advance, but additional assistance is now available to […]
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 […]
Industry News & Updates – September 9, 2026
Georgia – Unemployment Modernization Set for Early Spring 2027 The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced that their new unemployment system, UI Inspire, will roll out in early spring 2027. The GDOL plans to provide training, demonstrations, and tutorial videos in advance of the rollout to help ensure a smooth transition. Continued testing and integration […]
Industry News & Updates – September 2, 2026
Illinois – MyTax System Upgrades, Downtime Scheduled The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) will roll out enhancements to its MyTax system this month. New customer authentication methods, additional tax rate information, new benefit charge search functionality, updated navigation, and more will soon be available for employers. To facilitate these upgrades, MyTax will be unavailable […]