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September 11, 2024 in Payroll, Tax Impacts, Tax Rates, Unemployment Cost Management, Unemployment Tax

T&C Unemployment Insurance News And Updates – September 11, 2024

DELAWARE – HB 433 SIGNED BY GOVERNOR CARNEY BRINGING CHANGES TO UI House Bill 433, recently signed by Delaware Governor John Carney, will usher in changes for Delaware employers in…
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September 11, 2024 in Separations, UI Claims, UI Hearings, Unemployment Cost Management

Unemployment Discharge Challenges – Unsatisfactory Performance

Obtaining a favorable decision on an unemployment claim can be challenging. Certain separation reasons often prove more challenging than others, including discharges for unsatisfactory performance. In a previous post, we…
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September 4, 2024 in Separations, Tax Impacts, UI Claims, Unemployment Cost Management, Unemployment Tax

T&C Unemployment Insurance News And Updates – September 4, 2024

OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS AND MISSING CONTRIBUTION REPORTS: PENALTY RATE REMINDER We are right around the corner from state agencies issuing your 2025 unemployment tax rate assignments! With that in mind, we…
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September 4, 2024 in Separations, UI Claims, UI Hearings, Unemployment Cost Management

Unemployment Discharge Challenges – Attendance

Obtaining a favorable decision on an unemployment claim can be challenging. Certain separation reasons often prove more challenging than others, including discharges for attendance. At the unemployment level, common challenges…
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August 28, 2024 in Separations, Unemployment Cost Management

T&C Unemployment Insurance News And Updates – August 28, 2024

FLORIDA – DISASTER UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE BENEFITS AVALABLE Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) continues to be available to individuals who were affected by Hurricane Debby. Benefits may be available to individuals who…
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August 28, 2024 in Separations, Unemployment Cost Management

Non-Protestable Separations

When it comes to unemployment claims, not all employee separations are created equal. Certain separations fall into a category known as non-protestable separations. Non-protestable separations refer to situations where an…
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August 21, 2024 in Separations, UI Claims, Unemployment Cost Management

T&C Unemployment News and Updates – Did You Know? Workforce Reduction Guide – August 21, 2024

At Thomas & Company, we believe that education is the cornerstone of empowering our clients to navigate complex workforce management challenges. Our commitment to reducing administrative burdens goes hand-in-hand with…
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August 21, 2024 in Separations, Unemployment Cost Management

Unemployment Disqualifying Factors

Based upon the evidence provided throughout the unemployment case, an adjudicator will make a ruling as to whether an individual is eligible for benefits. One key eligibility requirement is that…
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August 14, 2024 in Payroll, UI Claims, Unemployment Cost Management, Unemployment Tax

T&C Unemployment Insurance News And Updates – August 14, 2024

NORTH DAKOTA – WEEKLY BENEFIT AMOUNT INCREASE For benefit years beginning on or after July 7, 2024, the weekly benefit amount in North Dakota has increased to $786, up from…
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August 7, 2024 in Tax Impacts, Tax Rates, Unemployment Cost Management, Unemployment Tax

T&C Unemployment Insurance News And Updates – August 7, 2024

IOWA – ADDITIONAL DUA BENEFITS AVAILABLE Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) continues to be available to individuals who were affected by the recent severe storms, including straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding…
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August 7, 2024 in Unemployment Cost Management

Unemployment Eligibility Factors

Unemployment benefits serve as a critical safety net for individuals who find themselves without work through no fault of their own. However, to qualify for these benefits, applicants must meet…
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July 31, 2024 in Payroll, Tax Impacts, Tax Rates, Unemployment Cost Management, Unemployment Tax

T&C Unemployment Insurance News And Updates – July 31, 2024

COLORADO – WEEKLY BENEFIT AMOUNT INCREASE The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment currently utilizes two formulas to determine a claimant’s weekly benefit amount. The higher weekly benefit amount from…
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July 24, 2024 in Payroll, Tax Impacts, Tax Rates, Unemployment Cost Management, Unemployment Tax

T&C Unemployment Insurance News And Updates – July 24, 2024

COLORADO – TAXABLE WAGE BASE INCREASE The taxable wage base in Colorado will increase in 2025 to $27,200, up 14.29% from $23,800 in 2024. IOWA – ADDITIONAL DUA AVAILABLE Disaster…
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July 17, 2024 in Payroll, Tax Impacts, Tax Rates, Unemployment Cost Management, Unemployment Tax

T&C Unemployment Insurance News And Updates – July 17, 2024

CONNECTICUT – PASSWORD MAINTENANCE REMINDER The Connecticut Department of Labor recently sent a reminder to employers about password expiration and maintenance. Under federal law, passwords must expire every 90 days.…
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July 10, 2024 in Payroll, Tax Impacts, Unemployment Cost Management, Unemployment Tax

T&C Unemployment Insurance News And Updates – July 10, 2024

OKLAHOMA – DISASTER UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available to individuals who were affected by the recent severe storms, including straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that began…
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July 3, 2024 in Tax Impacts, Tax Rates, Unemployment Cost Management, Unemployment Tax

T&C Unemployment Insurance News And Updates – July 3, 2024

COLORADO – PAYMENT PROCESSING ISSUES RESOLVED UI Payment issues associated with the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, previously reported in our June 5 bulletin, have now been resolved. Resolutions…
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June 26, 2024 in Payroll, Tax Impacts, Tax Rates, Unemployment Cost Management, Unemployment Tax

T&C Unemployment Insurance News And Updates – June 26, 2024

IOWA – DISASTER UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available to individuals who were affected by the recent severe storms, including straight-line wind, tornadoes, and flooding that began…
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June 19, 2024 in Tax Impacts, Tax Rates, Unemployment Cost Management, Unemployment Tax

T&C Unemployment Insurance News And Updates – June 19, 2024

MISSISSIPPI – DISASTER UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available to individuals who were affected by the recent severe storms, including straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that occurred…
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June 12, 2024 in Unemployment Cost Management

T&C Unemployment Insurance News And Updates – June 12, 2024

ARKANSAS – DISASTER UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available to individuals who were affected by the recent severe storms, including straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that occurred…
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June 6, 2024 in Culture

Celebrating Four Years as a Tennessee Top Workplace

As we celebrate our 30th anniversary this year, we are incredibly proud to announce that we have been recognized as a Tennessee Top Workplace for the fourth consecutive year. This…
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