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April 17, 2024

Thomas & Company Announces I-9 Partnership with WorkBright

Thomas & Company is thrilled to announce the expansion of our strategic partnership network,  as we are now offering I-9 services through WorkBright! WorkBright is an HR Technology platform dedicated…
Unemployment Cost Management
April 10, 2024

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

VIRGINIA – NEW EMPLOYER RESPONSIVENESS LEGISLATION SIGNED INTO LAW Governor Youngkin recently signed into law legislation addressing concerns surrounding employer responsiveness to requests for information from the Virginia Employment Commission…
Tax RatesUnemployment Cost ManagementUnemployment Tax
April 3, 2024

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

MARYLAND – RECALCULATED TAX RATES ISSUED Maryland recently issued guidance to employers and agents advising of recalculated employer unemployment tax rates for the 2024 calendar year. All employers will either…
Tax ImpactsUnemployment Tax
April 1, 2024

Unemployment Trust Fund Solvency

Unemployment benefits are funded through state unemployment taxes, substantially all of which are paid by employers.  These taxes vary year over year and are based on (1) a tax rated…
Culture
March 29, 2024

Celebrating Women’s History Month: Spotlight on UI Tax Team Lead Wendy Allred

As Women's History Month draws to a close, we are pleased to end the month with a spotlight on Thomas & Company’s most tenured female employee, Wendy Allred. An invaluable…
Unemployment Cost Management
March 27, 2024

T&C Unemployment Insurance News And Updates – March 27, 2024

MAINE – DISASTER UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS AVAILABLE Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available to individuals who were affected by severe storms that occurred on January 9 and 23, 2024 in Maine.…
Culture
March 22, 2024

Celebrating Women’s History Month: Spotlight on Director of Unemployment Claims Management Keianna Barnes

In honor of Women's History Month, we are excited to continue to highlight some of the great female leaders at Thomas & Company. Today, we are honored to feature the…
Top Workplaces USACulture
March 20, 2024

2024 Top Workplaces USA

In a world of ever-evolving industries and shifting business landscapes, achieving longevity, and maintaining excellence is not just about adapting to change.  It is about embodying a set of core…
Unemployment Cost Management
March 20, 2024

T&C Unemployment Insurance News And Updates – March 20, 2024

WASHINGTON – WILDFIRES AND OTHER DISASTERS The Washington State Employment Security Department made permanent an emergency rule created in the wake of wildfires in the state last year. The rules,…
Culture
March 15, 2024

Celebrating Women’s History Month: Spotlight on Administrative Subject Matter Expert Christy Baskin

🌟 Celebrating Women's History Month: Spotlight on Administrative Subject Matter Expert Christy Baskin 🌟 At Thomas & Company, we are privileged to have a diverse and talented team of women…
Tax ImpactsUnemployment Cost ManagementUnemployment Tax
March 13, 2024

T&C Unemployment Insurance News And Updates – March 13, 2024

CALIFORNIA – DISASTER UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS AVAILABLE Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available to individuals who were affected by severe storms and flooding that occurred between January 21-23, 2024 in California.…
SeparationsUnemployment Cost Management
March 6, 2024

T&C Unemployment Insurance News And Updates – March 6, 2024

FEDERAL UPDATE – Updated Worker Classification for Independent Contractors, Effective March 11, 2024 A new DOL rule impacting independent contractor worker classification goes into effect on Monday, March 11, 2024.…
Culture
March 1, 2024

Employee Appreciation Day 2024

At Thomas & Company, we know that our people are the key to our success. Not just on Employee Appreciation Day, but every day. As we celebrate Employee Appreciation Day,…
Unemployment Cost Management
February 28, 2024

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

HAWAII – Reimbursing Statement of Account Error The Hawaii Unemployment Insurance Department has notified reimbursable employers that there was a misprint in their February Statement of Account notices. According to…
Tax RatesUnemployment Cost ManagementUnemployment Tax
February 21, 2024

T&C Unemployment Insurance News And Updates – February 21, 2024

MAINE – Disaster Unemployment Assistance Benefits Available The historic storm that hit Maine on December 18 resulted in flooding, downed powerlines, and damaged infrastructure across the state. Androscoggin, Kennebec, Oxford,…
Tax RatesUI ClaimsUncategorizedUnemployment Cost ManagementUnemployment Tax
February 14, 2024

Unemployment Updates – February 14, 2024

DELAWARE – Corrected Tax Rate Notices In January, Thomas & Company shared news regarding an error discovered by the Delaware Division of Unemployment associated with an undisclosed number of Employer…
Fraud & Identity TheftTax Credits & IncentivesUnemployment Cost Management
February 7, 2024

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

MICHIGAN – New Employer Help Center The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) recently unveiled a new Employer Help Center to help guide employers. As a Thomas & Company client, there…
Unemployment Cost Management
January 31, 2024

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

COLORADO – FAMLI Deadlines On January 1, 2024, Colorado’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance program went into effect. Providing paid leave to qualified Colorado employees, the new program has several…
Tax ImpactsTax RatesUnemployment Cost ManagementUnemployment Tax
January 24, 2024

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

ALABAMA – Hearing Witness Registration Procedure Change Thomas & Company has been made aware of a change to Alabama hearing witness attendee procedures. Previously, hearing attendees were responsible for calling…
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January 17, 2024

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

ARIZONA – Tax Rate Decreases, Taxable Wage Base Remains the Same Tax rates for Arizona employers were announced, showing a decrease in all rate categories from 2023. Rates for positive…