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 […]
House Democrats Include COVID-19 Presumption for Longshore and FECA in Budget Reconciliation 2021
On February 10, 2021, the US House Education and Labor Committee, Chaired by Representative Bobby Scott (D-VA), voted to report
UWC Files Comments on new Black Lung Self Insurance Requirements
On February 5, 2021, UWC filed comments on proposed Black Lung Self Insurance Guidelines. The guidelines that were released on
President Biden Orders Development of National Occupational Safety and Health Guidelines for COVID
In one of his Executive Orders on January 21st, President Biden ordered the development of federal guidance for Occupational Safety
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
House Democrat Stimulus Proposal Would Create New Federal Health and Safety Standards
On September 28, 2020, Speaker Pelosi released the summary of the Updated Version of the HEROES Act for consideration in
UWC Applauds Senators Portman and Cardin Introduction of Legislation to Clarify Workers’ Comp Payments
On September 24, 2020 Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) and Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) introduced legislation to clarify the determination of
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