States Triggering “Off” Extended Unemployment Benefits
Potential State UI trust fund Impact after September 6th for States Remaining “On” After a year of extremely high unemployment […]
American Rescue Plan Enacted with many UI Related Provisions
The American Rescue Plan Act passed the US House of Representatives March 10, 2021. President Biden is expected to sign
U. S. Department of Labor UI Fraud Alert: Instructions for Employers and States
On February 26, 2021 the U.S. Department of Justice issued a Fraud Alert for Unemployment Insurance claims after the issuance
US House Ways and Means Committee Advances COVID Related UI Program Extensions
The US House Ways and Means Committee has reported legislation language proposed for inclusion in the budget reconciliation bill for
President Biden Signs Order Asking USDOL to Consider Refusal of Work Guidance for UI
On January 22, 2021, President Biden signed a series of executive orders, including an order addressing economic relief. This order
Georgia $1.5 billion Coronavirus Fund Allocation will Save Millions in UI Taxes and Promote Recovery
On October 14, 2020 Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced that Georgia will allocate $1.5 billion in Coronavirus Relief Funds to
House Democrat Stimulus Proposal Would Dramatically Expand Unemployment Compensation
On September 28, 2020, Speaker Pelosi released the summary of the Updated Version of the HEROES Act for consideration in
Report Unemployment Fraud! – United States Department of Labor OIG Provides Guidance
Unemployment Insurance Fraud has become a significant problem due to the volume of regular unemployment compensation and pandemic unemployment claims
States Should Consider Using Coronavirus Relief Funds to Improve UI Solvency
The COVID-19 recession has significantly impacted the solvency of state UI Trust Fund Accounts. A snapshot of the status of
States Have Until September 10th to Apply for Federal Grants for Supplemental Payments
On August 13th FEMA released the notice to states enabling applications for grants for lost wages supplement payment assistance (LWA).