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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Industry News & Updates – December 3, 2025
MICHIGAN – TAXABLE WAGE BASE TO REMAIN THE SAME IN 2026 FOR MOST EMPLOYERS The taxable wage base for employers in good standing will remain the same in 2026, at…
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Thomas Company Announces Strategic Partnership with VOEDX
Source: Business Wire Thomas & Company, a leading national provider of employment and wage verification services, announced a new partnership with VOEDX, marking another step forward in the employment verification…
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Industry News & Updates – November 25, 2025
NORTH CAROLINA – TAXABLE WAGE BASE INCREASE FOR 2026 The taxable wage base will increase to $34,200 in 2026, a 4.9% increase from $32,600 in 2025. OHIO – NEW FEE…
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Raising the Standard in Unemployment Management: Why SHIELD Leads in Speed, Usability, and Insight
Key Takeaways Automated Claims Management SHIELD by Thomas & Company revolutionizes unemployment claims management with advanced automation, real-time insights, and role-based dashboards. Effortless User Experience SHIELD’s intuitive, user-friendly interface…
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Industry News & Updates – November 12, 2025
FEDERAL – FEDERAL UNEMPLOYMENT TAX ACT (FUTA) CREDIT REDUCTIONS Federal Unemployment Taxes (FUTA) are paid by employers to fund the administration of the unemployment system at the State Unemployment Workforce…
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Industry News & Updates – November 5, 2025
WASHINGTON – 2026 PAID FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE PREMIUMS TO INCREASE Effective January 1, 2026, employers and employees will see an increase in the withholding rates for Paid Leave. The…
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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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