Federal Legislation Introduced to Prohibit Paying Unemployment Compensation to Striking Workers
Earlier this month, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) introduced the Securing Help for Involuntary Employment Loss and Displacement (SHIELD) Act. The […]
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
Representatives Steel and Tenney Introduce Legislation to Protect Small Businesses from FUTA Tax Increases
On May 23rd Representatives Steel and Tenney Introduced legislation to provide relief from Federal Unemployment Tax triggered increases on employers