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 bi-partisan vote of 295-127. The bill extends authority for criminal prosecution and recovery of fraudulently claimed unemployment compensation paid under the CARES Act. See Rules Committee Text at BILLS-119hr1156rh.pdf UWC supports enactment of this legislation and submitted the attached letter of [...]
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 the White House with reforms needed to be consistent with law and Trump administration policy. The EO is available at Ensuring Lawful Governance and Implementing the President's "Department of Government Efficiency" Regulatory Initiative – The White House The EO requires [...]
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 and administration. Nominations are Open to March 15, 2025! Each year we accept nominations for awards to individuals who have had a profound impact on the Unemployment Insurance system as researchers, policy leaders and contributors to the integrity of [...]
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, in support of HR 1156, the Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act. This bill would extend the period during which criminal prosecutions may be filed and pandemic unemployment compensation may be recovered for an additional five years. There remain billions [...]
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, New York and California is shown in the attached posting from the US Department of Law. Because these states had outstanding loans as of January 1st of 2024 and 2025 and have not repaid the outstanding loan as of [...]
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 and workforce agencies administer disaster unemployment assistance (DUA) for individuals who have become unemployed due to a disaster emergency declaration by the President. DUA applications may be available for individuals through state agencies to provide support payments in impacted states. [...]