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, otherwise known as CACTUS, it was touted as a modernized platform to help serve both claimants and employers. However, when the system went live, payments for certain claimants stopped.
According to a statement from the Arizona Department of Economic Security, this is impacting only a small number of claimants who have recently addressed prior overpayments. The state is working diligently to resolve those being impacted but have indicated that they are being slowed by staff reductions resulting from federal funding cuts earlier this year.
COLORADO – HEALTHCARE STAFFING AGENCIES – SUPPLEMENTAL HEALTHCARE STAFFING MANDATORY REPORT DUE OCTOBER 31
Healthcare staffing client are reminded that the current Compliance Period for Supplemental Healthcare Staffing Agency (SHSA) reports closes on October 31, 2025. If not submitted, reports will be considered delinquent after this date. If you are required but have not already submitted your report, you can do so by accessing the Division’s Community Portal.
Should you need to request an extension, you can do so by emailing [email protected] with information about your reason for the extension request.
INDIANA – TIME SENSITIVE: MERIT RATE DELIQUENCY NOTICES ARE NOW BEING SENT ELECTRONICALLY, RESOLVE TODAY TO AVOID PENALTY RATES
The Indiana Department of Workforce Development has changed their process for sending Merit Rate Delinquency Notices. These notices are sent to employers who have delinquent quarterly wage and employment reports, or outstanding liabilities, including any predecessors and will now be sent electronically via the Indiana Uplink Employer Self-Service System.
Failure to submit outstanding required information/payments will result in a 1% – 2% penalty rate added to your 2026 Indiana Merit Rate. To avoid this penalty rate, please log in to your Indiana Uplink Employer Self-Service System account to submit any outstanding payments and/or reports. These are usually shorter deadlines, so we recommend you check your Indiana Uplink Employer Self-Service System as soon as possible.
Please reach out to your dedicated UI Tax Representative for assistance with any additional questions or concerns.
WYOMING – PROPOSED WORKERS’ COMPENSATION RATE CUT FOR 2026
The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services has proposed a significant reduction in workers’ compensation base rates. The reduction would be based on employer industry and would mark the third year in a row rates were reduced for employers. Some employers could see a more than 20% reduction, depending on industry.
