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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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