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Real-Time Data at Scale: The Power of an Enhanced Verifier IntegrationAn Evolution of SHIELD
September 17, 2025

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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Disaster Unemployment AssistanceFraud & Identity TheftPayrollUnemployment TaxUnemployment Updates
September 17, 2025

Unemployment 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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Fraud & Identity TheftPayrollSeparationsTax ImpactsTax RatesUI ClaimsUnemployment TaxUnemployment Updates
September 10, 2025

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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Unemployment Updates
September 3, 2025

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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Blog - Your Workforce Data, Unlocked: The Power of SHIELD AnalyticsAn Evolution of SHIELD
September 3, 2025

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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Fraud & Identity TheftUnemployment Updates
August 27, 2025

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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Blog - SHIELD: The Future of Workforce Compliance and InsightsAn Evolution of SHIELD
August 21, 2025

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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Disaster Unemployment AssistanceFraud & Identity Theft
August 20, 2025

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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Press Release
August 14, 2025

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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Disaster Unemployment AssistanceLegislationSeparationsUI ClaimsUnemployment Updates
August 13, 2025

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

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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July 30, 2025

Industry News & Updates – July 30, 2025

REMINDER – UPCOMING UNEMPLOYMENT TAX AND WAGE REPORT UPCOMING DEADLINE Unemployment insurance tax and wage reports are due for second quarter 2025 on Thursday, July 31 in many states. Be…
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July 23, 2025

Industry News & Updates – July 23, 2025

MICHIGAN – OVER 47,000 MICHIGANDERS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR RETROACTIVE INCREASED UI PAYMENTS Public Act 173 of 2024 went into effect on April 2, 2025. The legislation made several changes to…
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Mergers & Acquisitions
July 21, 2025

Enabling Success: The Ultimate Guide to Mergers & Acquisitions

Over the past 10 weeks, we have taken a deep look at how merger & acquisition (M&A) activity impacts all areas of your business, providing the knowledge and insights to…
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July 16, 2025

Industry News & Updates – July 16, 2025

DID YOU KNOW? MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS: I-9 COMPLIANCE Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are exciting—new markets, expanded resources, and fresh opportunities. But amid the buzz of strategy sessions and celebratory press releases,…
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Mergers & Acquisitions
July 14, 2025

The Impact of Mergers & Acquisitions: The I-9 Compliance Playbook

Article Written By The Workbright Team Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are exciting—new markets, expanded resources, and fresh opportunities. But amid the buzz of strategy sessions and celebratory press releases, it's…
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Disaster Unemployment AssistanceSeparationsUI Claims
July 9, 2025

Industry News & Updates – July 9, 2025

ARKANSAS – DISASTER UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is now available to individuals who were affected by severe storms and tornadoes that impacted Arkansas between April 2-22, 2025.…
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Mergers & Acquisitions
July 7, 2025

The Impact of Mergers & Acquisitions on Offboarding Compliance

Separation notices provide former associates with information on their right to file for unemployment after a separation. These notices, and other state or company mandated documents, are an important part…
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July 2, 2025

Industry News & Updates – July 2, 2025

MONTANA – REDETERMINATION AND APPEALS PROCESS UPDATES Beginning July 1, 2025, the Montana Department of Labor & Industry implemented a process update. When an unemployment claim is denied, employers now…
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SeparationsUnemployment Updates
June 25, 2025

Industry News & Updates – June 25, 2025

CONNECTICUT – UNEMPLOMENT BENEFIT CHARGE PROTEST DEADLINE TO CHANGE Beginning October 1, 2025, the Connecticut Department of Labor will reduce the amount of time allowed for protesting unemployment benefit charges.…
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