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 […]
Industry News & Updates – February 25, 2026
CALIFORNIA – US DOL TO LAUNCH INVESTIGATION INTO UI PROGRAM With California’s unemployment fund deeply in debt, including $21 billion in borrowed funds from the federal government to pay benefits, employers have been facing increased unemployment insurance taxes to help repay this debt for years. Now, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is launching a […]
Industry News & Updates – February 18, 2026
MICHIGAN – REMINDER: UPCOMING GO LIVE DATE FOR MiUI RELEASE, DOWNTIME SCHEDULED As a final reminder, the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) will be transitioning to a new tax and benefits system called MiUI this week. Beginning this afternoon, Wednesday, February 18 at 4:30PM ET through Sunday, February 22, MiWAM will be inaccessible while the […]
Industry News & Updates – February 11, 2026
MICHIGAN – UPCOMING GO LIVE DATE FOR MiUI RELEASE, DOWNTIME SCHEDULED As a reminder, the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) is transitioning to a new tax and benefits system called MiUI, which will replace the current Michigan Web Account Manager (MiWAM). The MiUI site will initially be used for tax functionality only, including filing quarterly […]
Industry News & Updates – February 4, 2026
NEW YORK – TAXABLE WAGE BASE SEES SIZABLE INCREASE FOR 2026 At the beginning of the year, New York’s taxable wage base increased to $17,600, up 37.5% since 2025. This was a result of the state’s 2025 budget bill, which updated the taxable wage base calculation to reflect 18% of the state average annual wage, […]