Industry News & Updates – April 29, 2026
COLORADO – AVOID DELINQUENT PREMIUM PENALTY ASSESSMENT Ensure that your account is up to date and all your premiums have been paid prior to June 30! Accounts with delinquent premiums as of June 30 are subject to the Delinquent Premium Penalty (DPP) in Colorado, which is equal to the past-due premiums or 1% of taxable […]
Industry News & Updates – April 22, 2026
COLORADO – EMPLOYER CHARGING CORRESPONDENCE SCHEDULE CHANGE In a recent newsletter, the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) announced a change to the timing associated with quarterly employer charging correspondence mail. Beginning this month (April 2026), the following correspondence will be available on the fifth day of the month following the end of the […]
Industry News & Updates – April 15, 2026
DELAWARE – FILING EXTENSION Annual merit rate notices for Delaware employers were issued on Monday, April 6th. Due to this delay, a filing extension for Q1 2026 unemployment tax reports has been granted to all employers. The deadline is now May 29th, 2026. Q1 FILING REMINDER As a reminder, quarterly filings are coming due in […]
Industry News & Updates – April 8, 2026
VERMONT – UNEMPLOYMENT MODERNIZATION PROJECT The Vermont Department of Labor is in the final testing phase of its modernization project, with an expected rollout date coming this Spring/Summer 2026. The modernization project aims to provide enhanced user experience, improve accessibility, increased efficiency, data accuracy, streamlined processes, training and support, and more. Claimants, employers, and third-party […]
Industry News & Updates – April 1, 2026
CALIFORNIA – EDD CONFIRMS PROCESSING ISSUE RESULTS IN NOTICE DELAYS Thomas & Company has confirmed with the California Employment Development Department (EDD) that a processing issue caused a delay in notices being sent on multiple days throughout the last 6 months. Delays occurred on one day in October 2025, one day in January 2026, and […]
Industry News & Updates – March 25, 2026
THOMAS & COMPANY NAMED 2026 UNEMPLOYMENT COST MANAGEMENT PROVIDER OF THE YEAR Thomas & Company is pleased to share that we have been awarded the 2026 Unemployment Cost Management Provider of the Year by HRTech Outlook. Nominated by senior decision-makers and respected industry advisors, this award recognizes Thomas & Company’s industry leadership and commitment to […]
Industry News & Updates – March 18, 2026
KENTUCKY – KENTUCKY UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PORTAL The Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet is in the midst of a two-part implementation of a new and improvement Unemployment Insurance Portal (KUIP) system. The Tax Phase is scheduled to rollout in Spring 2026 with the Benefits and Appeals Phase following in 2028. As part of this transition, employers […]
Thomas & Company Named 2026 Unemployment Cost Management Provider of the Year by HR Tech Outlook
Prestigious Award Highlights T&C’s Ongoing Commitment to Innovation and Client-Centric Growth Source: Business WireThomas & Company (T&C) is proud to announce its recognition as the winner of the Unemployment Cost Management Provider of the Year for 2026, an honor bestowed by HR Tech Outlook magazine. This distinguished award reflects T&C’s unwavering dedication to excellence, forward-thinking […]
Industry News & Updates – March 11, 2026
ALASKA – DISASTER UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE, DEADLINE EXTENDED Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) availability has been extended for individuals who were affected by storms in Western Alaska. The application deadline is now April 3,2026. The extension provides additional time to raise awareness of the additional areas that were added to the disaster declaration as of February. […]
Industry News & Updates – March 4, 2026
IRS – ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS MIGRATION The IRS has begun transitioning to electronic payments for all federal disbursements and collections as mandated by Executive Order 14247, Modernizing Payments To and From America’s Bank Account. While employers can still have refunds applied to future returns, the IRS will no longer send paper checks and will be issuing […]