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November 4, 2025 in An Evolution of SHIELD

The Power Behind SHIELD: How Exceptional Customer Service Makes All the Difference

  Key Takeaways Technology + Expertise Delivers Results The most effective unemployment cost management programs combine cutting-edge technology with direct access to knowledgeable professionals, ensuring nuanced guidance and superior outcomes. …
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October 29, 2025 in Payroll, Tax Impacts, Tax Rates, UI Claims, Unemployment Tax, Unemployment Updates

Industry News & Updates – October 29, 2025

DELAWARE – PAID LEAVE RESOURCES FOR EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES NOW AVAILABLE With the Delaware Paid Leave program set to go into effect in January 2026, The Delaware Department of Labor’s…
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October 22, 2025 in Tax Rates, Uncategorized, Unemployment Updates

Industry News & Updates – October 22, 2025

ARIZONA – TECHNICAL GLITCH WITH SYSTEM DISRUPT BENEFITS Some Arizonians are being impacted by a system glitch, causing an issue with receiving benefits. When Arizona launched their new unemployment system,…
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October 15, 2025 in Tax Impacts, Tax Rates, Unemployment Updates

Industry News & Updates – October 15, 2025

CALIFORNIA – HEARING NOTICE TIME REDUCED TO 10 DAYS The state of California recently changed their hearing notice lead time, down to 10 days from the previous 20 days. That…
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October 14, 2025 in Press Release

Thomas & Company Launches Peek Verify™: A Game-Changing Advancement in Employment and Wage Verification

Source: BusinessWire Partners with Xactus to Expand Innovation and Transparency for Verifiers Nationwide Thomas & Company, a leader in employment and wage verification services, today announced the launch of Peek…
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October 10, 2025 in Fraud & Identity Theft, Unemployment Cost Management

Unemployment Fraud: Indicators, Reporting, and Next Steps

Over the last several weeks, Thomas & Company has continued to see an increase in unemployment fraud claims, specifically in Texas, Connecticut, and Illinois. Rest assured, Thomas & Company has…
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October 8, 2025 in Fraud & Identity Theft, Tax Impacts, Tax Rates

Industry News & Updates – October 8, 2025

COLORADO – CHANGES TO FAMLI BENEFIT TAXES Starting in 2026, a portion of medical leave benefits provided by the FAMLI program will be treated as “third-party sick pay” taxable wages.…
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October 7, 2025 in An Evolution of SHIELD

Multi-State Compliance Navigator™: Employment Compliance at Your Fingertips

A smarter way for payroll tax professionals to stay ahead of multi-state rules, filings, and obligations.    Key Takeaways Compliance Without the Guesswork The Multi-State Compliance Navigator delivers state-specific tax…
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October 1, 2025 in Disaster Unemployment Assistance, Payroll, Separations, Tax Impacts, Tax Rates

Industry News & Updates – October 1, 2025

CONNECTICUT – STATES CONTINUE TO WARN OF DATA BREACHES, IDENTITY THEFT, AND SUBSEQUENT FRAUDULENT UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIMS Employers with a workforce in Connecticut may see an increase in fraudulent claim activity…
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September 17, 2025 in An Evolution of SHIELD

Real-Time Data at Scale: The Power of an Enhanced Verifier Integration

  Key Takeaways   Instant, Reliable Access Thomas & Company’s Verifier Integration delivers lightning-fast employment and wage verification, reducing processing times from minutes to seconds. This empowers verifiers to operate with…
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September 17, 2025 in Disaster Unemployment Assistance, Fraud & Identity Theft, Payroll, Unemployment Tax, Unemployment Updates

Industry News & Updates – September 17, 2025

NEVADA – 2026 TAXABLE WAGE BASE ANNOUNCED Nevada announced that the 2026 taxable wage base will be $43,700. This is a 4.55% increase over the 2025 taxable wage base of…
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September 10, 2025 in Fraud & Identity Theft, Payroll, Separations, Tax Impacts, Tax Rates, UI Claims, Unemployment Tax, Unemployment Updates

Industry News & Updates – September 10, 2025

NEBRASKA – PAID SICK TIME LAW GOES INTO EFFECT OCTOBER 1, 2025 Employers with 11 or more employees will be required to provide paid sick time when the Nebraska Healthy…
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September 3, 2025 in Unemployment Updates

Industry News & Updates – September 3, 2025

ILLINOIS – STATE TOUGHENS PENALTIES FOR FAILING TO FILE REQUIRED EMPLOYMENT REPORTS Beginning January 1, 2026, if an employer fails to file new hire or monthly unemployment insurance reports, the…
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September 3, 2025 in An Evolution of SHIELD

Your Workforce Data, Unlocked: Introducing the Power of SHIELD Analytics

3 minute read   Key Takeaways Real-Time, Centralized Data SHIELD Analytics unifies key UCM metrics—claims, charges, decisions, and hearings—into one role-based platform.  Streamlined Insights A sleek interface with dynamic filters…
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August 27, 2025 in Fraud & Identity Theft, Unemployment Updates

Industry News & Updates – August 27, 2025

ARKANSAS – URGENT SCAM ALERT Another state workforce agency has issued a warning about ongoing phishing scams. The Arkansas Division of Workforce Services issued a statement, providing helpful details for…
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August 21, 2025 in An Evolution of SHIELD

SHIELD: The Future of Workforce Compliance and Insights

 6 minute read   Key Takeaways One Platform, Total Visibility SHIELD is evolving into a centralized business hub that connects all Thomas & Company services—giving clients a smarter, more secure…
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August 20, 2025 in Disaster Unemployment Assistance, Fraud & Identity Theft

Industry News & Updates – August 20, 2025

UNCLAIMED PROPERTY & UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS Have you or your employees received a notice about unclaimed unemployment insurance benefits? States maintain a database of unclaimed property that could be from a…
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August 14, 2025 in Press Release

Thomas & Company Announces Strategic Partnership with Cisive to Expand Background Screening Connectivity

Source: Business WireThomas & Company, a leading national provider of employment and wage verification services, announced today a new partnership with Cisive, a global leader in technology and compliance-driven background…
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August 13, 2025 in Disaster Unemployment Assistance, Legislation, Separations, UI Claims, Unemployment Updates

Industry News & Updates – August 13, 2025

OREGON – OPPORTUNITY TO PROVIDE COMMENT ON IMPLEMENTATION OF STRIKING WORKER BENEFITS The Oregon Employment Department is providing employers an opportunity to provide feedback on upcoming rule changes. Most notably,…
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August 6, 2025 in Disaster Unemployment Assistance, Separations, UI Claims, Unemployment Updates

Industry News & Updates – August 6, 2025

INDIANA – NO ACTION NEEDED: RECENT SIDES EMPLOYER EMAIL NOTIFICATION Indiana employers may have recently received an email from the Department of Workforce Development regarding an updated communication practice. The…
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