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An update on FUTA Credit Reductions may affect the unemployment tax owed by employers doing business in certain key states.
Learn why the USDOL's Unemployment Trust Fund Solvency Report has important implications for employer taxes in certain states.
Employers in California, Connecticut and New York should be aware of how a Benefit Cost Rate could increase their FUTA Tax for 2025.
President Biden declared a major disaster in California due to wildfires, a crucial step in providing much-needed federal assistance to support local recovery efforts.
FUTA Credit Reductions can eliminate an employer's 5.4% FUTA tax rate credit if your state has an outstanding trust fund balance.
The Kansas Department of Labor (KSDOL), Division of Unemployment Insurance recently posted a notification on its site informing employers of an upcoming technology enhancement. The current Employer Services portal will be made unavailable starting Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 5 pm central time. It will reopen Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 8 am central time. The Kansas Unemployment Insurance Technology Enhancement Project The Unemployment Insurance Technology Enhancement (UITE) project is a multi-year initiative which focuses on delivering a transformational unemployment insurance experience to businesses and workers of Kansas. In a press release, Governor Laura Kelly stated that access to unemployment benefits has depended on an outdated computer system that caused problems during the Great Recession and pandemic for residents. The purpose of the enhancement project is to provide a more seamless experience to Kansas employers and the workforce. The new system is intended to provide a number of improvements: Streamlining operations through improved workflow efficiency and adaptability, data management, and collaborations with other agencies; Enhancing user experience through adoption of advanced customer relationship[ management systems and personalized communication channels, more self-service options, and improved mobile-friendly access for claimants; and Upgrading data security and compliance with enhanced cybersecurity measures to safeguard data and ensure regulatory compliance. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR EMPLOYERS On November 19, 2024, there will be a new online account setup functionality available to employers. All active employers are required to establish a username and password to access the new portal. If you had login credentials in the prior portal, they can be reused in the new. They will not automatically be carried forward, however. Employers will maintain their current state unemployment insurance account number, but going forward, it will be in a 10-digit format, with on zero (0) at the beginning and three zeroes (000) at the end. Even if an employer works with a Third-Party Administrator (TPA), KS DOL recommends establishing an online account. This will ensure constant access to correspondence or account information. Employers may have multiple authorized users as part of the Unemployment Services for Employers set up process. The timeline below was included in the announcement on the KS DOL, Division of Unemployment Insurance site. It represents an overview of the transition and when to expect an impact on workflow. Please make certain any staff who currently utilizes the state’s portal is aware of these changes and that new usernames are established on the appropriate timeframe. For additional information about this change, please visit the KSDOL site.
Wayne Rottger recaps the biggest issues concerning unemployment insurance covered at this year's NASWA's Annual Summit.
Following a disaster, there are employer next steps to best manage federal aid including disaster unemployment assistance.
As a business owner, you know the federal unemployment tax rate affects costs. Learn how we can help you navigate your unemployment management needs.
Explore the intricate world of unemployment funding and gain a detailed understanding of who pays for it and its underlying financial dynamics.
Wayne Rottger recaps the biggest updates from this year's UWC conference including fraud news, legislative changes and more.
Read this employers guide to learn how to win your unemployment appeal hearing and maintain an accurate state tax liability.
Understand termination letter and separation notice requirements for each applicable U.S. state with this helpful guide to stay compliant.
We have seen approximately 120 different Bills related to unemployment insurance affecting claimants and their ability to collect benefits.
Here's what to expect for annual unemployment tax rate notices in New Hampshire, New Jersey, Tennessee and Vermont.
Manage poor performance and misconduct to lower unemployment costs. Discover the best practices to ensure compliance and lower expenses.
Unemployment benefit fraud is harmful for both employers and employees, but there are solutions available to reduce the risk.
Master employee offboarding, streamline transitions, ensure compliance and optimize talent management. Unlock success with an effective offboarding process.