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
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
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
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
Michigan – Warning: Phone Scam The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) issued a warning to residents of a scam circulating where an individual who identifies as a UIA Human Resources Manager (or similar) calls, indicating that the state agency owes you money, but in order to receive that money, you
Florida – Reemployment Tax System New Launch Date Further Delayed The Florida Department of Revenue’s new system for electronic reemployment tax return and payment services will now go live on August 24, 2026, to allow for additional testing before go live. The following reports are impacted by this transition and
Kentucky – Final Reminder, Action Needed: Kentucky Unemployment Insurance Portal Launches August 17 On August 17, 2026, the new Kentucky Unemployment Insurance Portal (KUIP) will launch its tax functionality for employers. The system replaces Kentucky’s Unemployment Insurance Self-Service Web (KEWES). In order to ensure access to the new KUIP system
Kentucky – Action Needed: Kentucky Unemployment Insurance Portal Launches August 17 On August 17, 2026, the new Kentucky Unemployment Insurance Portal (KUIP) will launch its tax functionality for employers. The system replaces Kentucky’s Unemployment Insurance Self-Service Web (KEWES). In order to ensure access to the new KUIP system and ensure
Florida – Reemployment Tax System New Launch Date Announced The Florida Department of Revenue’s new system for electronic reemployment tax return and payment services will now go live on August 1, 2026. The following reports are impacted by this transition and must be filed using the new system beginning August
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