Five Ways You May Be Non-Compliant: Navigating the Complexities of HR and Payroll Compliance
Key Takeaways Ongoing vigilance and attention to detail are essential for multi-state employers, as both HR and payroll regulations evolve and differ from one jurisdiction to another. Common oversights may lead to non-compliance, resulting in penalties and fees that impact your bottom line. Leveraging Thomas & Company’s employment tax solutions like Profile Recovery […]
Help in a Time of Need: Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) Benefits
When hurricanes, floods, wildfires, or other catastrophic events strike, they can leave businesses damaged, jobs lost, and communities struggling to rebuild. Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits provide critical financial relief for individuals whose livelihoods are disrupted by natural disasters. DUA helps support workers who are not typically eligible for regular unemployment insurance, such as self-employed […]
Unlocking Compliance: Power of Attorney Authorizations
Incoming mail and communication to/from state workforce agencies, including unemployment claims, state calls, decisions, hearings, and wage audits, can be overwhelming and produce administrative burden for your organization. As a third-party administrator of unemployment, Thomas & Company aims to remove this administrative burden. But how is that accomplished when the individuals on whom claims are […]
A New Era for WOTC: Thomas & Company’s Commitment Through Uncertainty
Key Takeaways Thomas & Company is proactively investing in technology and strategies to support both current and future clients during the WOTC hiatus and ensure readiness for future opportunities. SHIELD Analytics for WOTC provides real-time dashboards, custom reports, and transparent tracking to maximize WOTC credit capture. Screening insights pinpoint areas for improvement, helping […]
Brace for Impact: Why State Unemployment Tax Changes Could Hit Employers Hard in 2026 and Beyond
Key Takeaways The majority of state unemployment trust funds are facing unprecedented pressure, with two-thirds dipping below federal solvency standards as we approach 2025. This signals potential trouble ahead for employers. Replenishment rates are plummeting with trust funds paying out nearly as much as they are collecting. This critical shift hints at looming […]
Transforming HR, Payroll, and Tax Management: Thomas & Company Eliminates Frustration and Drives Results
Key Pain Points for HR, Payroll, and Tax Leaders Manual processes and administrative overload slow down teams, making unemployment claims management cumbersome and error-prone. Poor customer service and lack of responsiveness from vendors lead to frustration, wasted time, and unresolved issues. Navigating complex and ever-changing compliance regulations creates stress and risk for organizations […]
SHIELD: Elevating Accountability, Transparency, and Operational Effectiveness
Key Takeaways SHIELD is designed to enhance accountability, transparency, and operational efficiency for HR, payroll, and tax professionals by streamlining Unemployment Cost Management (UCM) processes. The platform provides comprehensive oversight through data-driven insights, enabling employers to track actions, ensure compliance, and make informed decisions. Thomas & Company can shoulder more burden in the claims process, […]
Listening, Learning, Leading: The Secret Behind Our Exceptional Service
We turn client insights into skilled people, simplified processes, and efficient technology, resulting in measurable improvements that save time and reduce risk. Key Takeaways Commitment to Personalized Feedback Deep client understanding drives actionable, efficiency-boosting solutions. Empowering Clients Clients sharing honest feedback leads to more responsive service, product updates, and organizational growth. Strengthen Partnerships and […]
6 Ways to Mitigate UI Tax Exposure: Strategies for Employers
How Strategic Collaboration Maximizes Savings and Efficiency Key Takeaways You are in Control Employers have more control over State Unemployment Insurance (SUI) tax exposure than they may realize, and Thomas & Company outlines six proven strategies to help organizations reduce costs and strengthen compliance. Protect Your Accounts Reducing turnover, maintaining consistent HR practices, and […]
Unlock Business Agility Through Seamless Integrations: How Thomas & Company Meets You Where You Are
Key Takeaways Flexible integrations are now a compliance and operational necessity, organizations need implementation methods that reduce risk, eliminate friction, and adapt to rapid business change. Thomas & Company meets clients where they are by supporting APIs, flat files, hybrid methods, and custom workflows that ensure fast, clean, and low-lift onboarding, no matter the system environment. Thomas […]