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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Industry News & Updates – January 28, 2026
MAINE – PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE BEGINS MAY 1, 2026 The Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) Authority confirmed that benefits will begin on May 1, 2026. According…
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Industry News & Updates – January 21, 2026
MINNESOTA – PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ROLLOUT, CLARIFICATION On January 1, 2026, Minnesota officially rolled out its Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML). PFML provides job protection and payments…
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Industry News & Updates – January 14, 2026
IRS – EXTENDS TRANSITION PERIOD FOR PAID FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE TAX REQUIREMENTS In January 2025, the IRS issued additional guidance regarding federal tax and reporting requirements associated with Paid Family…
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Industry News & Updates – January 7, 2026
US DOL – CENTRALIZED UI PILOT PROGRAM UPDATE In October, Thomas & Company reported on the Unemployment Centralization Pilot Program, announced by the US Department of Labor (US DOL). According…
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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…
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Industry News & Updates – December 31, 2025
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Thomas & Company wishes you a Happy New Year! We look forward to what we can accomplish together in the new year! QUARTERLY REPORTS AND FILINGS REMINDER…
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Industry News & Updates – December 23, 2025
MICHIGAN – WEEKLY BENEFIT AMOUNT INCREASES IN 2026 In December 2024, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation with sweeping updates to Michigan unemployment law, including changes that will continue to…
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Industry News & Updates – December 17, 2025
ALASKA – DISASTER UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE, DEADLINE EXTENDED Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is now available to individuals who were affected by storms in Western Alaska, including Typhoon Halong. As a…
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Industry News & Updates – December 10, 2025
MICHIGAN – MiUI ROLLOUT POSTPONED The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s announced yesterday that the rollout of the new MiUI tax functions for employers and TPAs has been…
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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…
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