UWC Comments on Oregon Proposed Rule to Permit Striking Workers to be Eligible for Unemployment Compensation
UWC has filed the following comments in response to Oregon’s proposed rules changes associated with S916 as enacted: The statutory […]
Business Associations Letter Requesting Secretary of Labor Raise Federal Conformity and Compliance Concerns with Oregon Act
On September 3, 2025, UWC forwarded the attached letter signed by 40 national and state business associations and employers to Secretary
US House Passes Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act to Extend Authority 5 Years
On March 11, 2025, the US House of Representatives passed the Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act (HR 1156) with a
President Trump Announces Regulatory Reform UI and Workers’ Compensation
On February 19, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order asking federal agencies to review regulations and report back to
Recognizing Outstanding Contributions and Service in Unemployment Insurance
Don’t miss the deadline to submit your nomination of individuals to be recognized for their contributions to Unemployment Insurance policy
UWC Supports H.R. 1156, Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act
UWC is sending a letter to House Speaker Johnson, Ways and Means Committee Chair Smith and Rules Committee Chairwoman Foxx,
Employers in California, New York, and Connecticut At Risk of FUTA Tax Increases for 2025
The potential increase in net FUTA taxes due to the Benefit Cost Rate offset credit reduction for employers in Connecticut,
Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available through Unemployment Insurance Agencies
In addition to assistance that may otherwise be available directly through the Federal Emergency Management Agency, State unemployment insurance, labor
Striking Workers’ are Not Eligible for Unemployment Compensation
Recent proposals in some states and the current strike announced by the International Longshore Workers once again raises the question
Senators Wyden, Crapo Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Address UI Fraud Prosecution, Benefit Accessibility and Waiver of Overpayments
On July 10, 2024, the Chair and ranking member of the US Senate Committee on Finance, Senators Wyden (D-OR) and