Strikes Raise UI Legal Questions
In recent weeks there have been news reports about labor disputes in the entertainment industry and the auto industry. Union […]
New Jersey Act Sets New Reporting Requirements and Penalties for Employers (NJ S2357)
On November 3, 2022, the New Jersey legislature enacted S 2357 concerning the timely payment of unemployment compensation and amending
US DOL Cancels Much of the Funding for UI Modernization due to the Fiscal Responsibility Act
On July 13, 2023, USDOL announced that much of the UI Modernization funding to states was being cancelled. See Cancellation of
USDOL Releases New Grant Opportunities for Remaining American Rescue Plan Act Funds for UI
On July 13, 2023, immediately after announcing the cancellation of much of the ARPA funding for UI Modernization, US DOL
US DOL Employment and Training Announces $200 million Available for States to Address UI Integrity and Equity
On April 27, 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration (ETA) announced the availability of $200 million
Initial UI Claims Beginning to Show the End of Pandemic Recovery
A review of the report of initial applications for unemployment released March 30th indicates that the recovery from the Pandemic recession
House Republicans Move UI Fraud Overpayment Recovery Legislation through Ways and Means Committee
On Tuesday, February 28th, the House Ways and Means Committee held a mark-up that included HR 1163, the Protecting Taxpayers and
US House Republicans Propose Legislation to Improve Unemployment Fraud and Overpayment Recovery
On Friday, February 24, 2023, House republican leadership introduced the Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act. The bill
House Ways and Means Hearing Demonstrates the Need for UI Integrity and Accountability
On February 8th, the US House Ways and Means Committee held a compelling hearing reviewing the dramatic increase in UI
UWC Asks USDOL to Delete UI and Workers’ Comp from “Employee” and “Independent Contractor” Definitions in proposed FLSA Rules
On December 12, 2022, UWC submitted comments to the US Department of Labor asking that references to UI and Workers’