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𝘈𝘵 𝘛𝘩𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘴 & 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘺, 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘨𝘰 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘏𝘶𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘦 𝘏𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘦, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘏𝘶𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘦 𝘔𝘪𝘭𝘵𝘰𝘯, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘴𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘴. 𝘞𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘨𝘯𝘪𝘻𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘣𝘺 𝘴𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘺. 𝘓𝘦𝘵'𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘬𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘥𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦. These recent severe storms and hurricanes across the U.S. have led several states to make Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits available to impacted workers. As the damage from these storms continues to be evaluated, we anticipate that more states and counties will become eligible for DUA benefits as recovery efforts progress. Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) provides temporary benefits to people who lost employment or had their employment impacted because of a major disaster. This also includes individuals who are self-employed. If you or your employees were impacted by a disaster related event, the first step is to apply for regular unemployment benefits and let the state know that there is a lack of work due to a natural disaster. If regular unemployment benefits cannot be paid, then the individual can apply for DUA benefits. Some states may waive traditional requirements such as the waiting week or work search requirements during these disaster periods to get benefits paid quicker but these waivers vary from state to state. To qualify for DUA, individuals must meet both conditions below: 1. Their job must have been lost or interrupted because of a presidentially declared disaster, and 2. They must not be eligible for regular unemployment insurance benefits. If they lived, worked, or were scheduled to work in the declared disaster area, they may qualify for assistance if they meet any of the following conditions: 🞄No longer have a job or place to work. 🞄Can’t reach their job site. 🞄Can’t work because of damage to the job site. 🞄Were about to start a new job but, due to the disaster, the job no longer exists. 🞄Can’t work because of an injury caused by the disaster. 🞄Became the major support for a household because the head of household died due to the disaster. Individuals must be available and able to work, unless they meet one of these two conditions: 🞄They have an injury caused by the disaster, or 🞄They are taking steps to return to self-employment. #ThomasAndCompany #WeEnableSuccess #DUABenefits #Unemployment

Come out and meet our experts Matt Kaufer and David Meinert as we kick off a busy and exciting stretch of connecting with HR and payroll professionals across the country. At Thomas & Company, we are committed to enabling the success of our clients by providing the expertise and solutions they need to navigate the complexities of payroll and compliance. These upcoming conferences give us the perfect opportunity to connect with professionals and show how our services can empower their teams, reduce risk, and drive efficiency. 📍 MN Northstar Chapter Statewide Payroll Conference – Bloomington, MN 📅 October 10-11 Matt Kaufer will be attending and presenting at the MN Northstar Statewide Payroll Conference. Drop by the booth or check out Matt’s presentation on Emerging Issues in State Unemployment on Thursday, October 10 at 1:30PM. 📍 Midwest Payroll Conference – Clayton, MO 📅 October 9-11 Meanwhile, over 500 miles away just outside of St. Louis, David Meinert will be attending and presenting at the Midwest Payroll Conference. Drop by Booth #520 or check out Dave’s presentation on Regulatory Compliance in Corporate Restructures on Friday, October 11 at 11AM. If you're planning to be at either event, don't hesitate to reach out to Dave or Matt—we’d love to connect and discuss how Thomas & Company can eliminate administrative burden and financial waste while providing industry leading customer service. Let’s make this a great week of learning and collaboration! #ThomasAndCompany #WeEnableSuccess #PayrollConferences #MidwestPayroll #MNNorthStarAPA

Could a joint account help reduce your unemployment tax burden? As an employer, you have strategic options to help lower your unemployment tax rate and overall liability. With state unemployment agencies getting ready to issue 2025 tax rate assignments, now is the perfect time to explore the benefits of a joint account and be ready to take advantage of these opportunities. A joint account is an employer option to combine the individual unemployment experience of any two or more legal entities to calculate a single unemployment tax rate for all versus an individual tax rate for each entity. As a result, the combined taxes paid at the single tax rate may be less than if each entity were to pay at their individual tax rates, generating a net savings. Thomas & Company helps our clients understand the intricacies of joint accounts in the states that allow them, and we help evaluate whether they are a strategic fit for your organizational structure based on the duration of the joint account and possible upcoming changes in your business. We’re here to help you make informed decisions to reduce tax burdens and enhance financial efficiency. To learn more about how Thomas & Company can enable your success, visit our website at www.thomas-and-company.com. #ThomasAndCompany #WeEnableSuccess #UnemploymentTax #JointAccounts

Are you maximizing savings through voluntary contributions? We are right around the corner from state unemployment agencies issuing your 2025 tax rate assignments! As an employer, a voluntary contribution can be a powerful tool to reduce your unemployment tax rate. By making a voluntary contribution to the state’s unemployment insurance fund, an employer can lower their experience rating and, as a result, reduce future unemployment tax liability. While voluntary contributions can be strategic payments made to lower long-term costs, not all states allow voluntary contributions and, furthermore, not all voluntary contributions are advantageous. Thomas & Company works with our clients to determine if a voluntary contribution is beneficial, helping navigate the complexities and potential benefits and communicating the important information to help you make the right decisions. Interested in learning more about how this strategy could reduce your unemployment tax? Contact us today! #ThomasAndCompany #WeEnableSuccess #UnemploymentTax #VoluntaryContributions

Thomas & Company is pleased to announce our partnership with verification innovator in the mortgage industry, Xactus. This partnership places Thomas & Company in the Xactus360 platform’s employment verification waterfall. Through this partnership, we are providing mortgage lenders with another way to get the information they need in a simplified and secure manner. Together, we’re looking forward to driving even greater efficiency and accuracy. For more information about this partnership, please review the press release linked here: https://lnkd.in/gckCE7vn. #ThomasAndCompany #WeEnableSuccess #Partnership #Xactus

Don’t forget, pals! Come hobnob with us at Booth #5 at the Texas Payroll Conference, The Great Payroll Journey! And don't be a stranger when our own Matt Kaufer takes the stage at 1:30 sharp TOMORROW to deliver a knockout session on The Bee’s Knees: Regulatory Compliance in Corporate Restructures. This is one you won’t want to miss! #ThomasAndCompany #WeEnableSuccess #TexasPayrollConference #Unemployment

Get ready to don your finest and step back into the Roaring '20s, because we're jazzed to announce that Thomas & Company’s own Enterprise Account Lead Matt Kaufer will be the cat's meow at the Texas Payroll Conference later this week—delivering a session that’s sure to dazzle! Swing by on September 19 at 1:30 PM as Matt explores The Bee’s Knees: Regulatory Compliance in Corporate Restructures – it’s sure to be the talk of the town! And don’t forget to visit us at Booth #5 to chat about unemployment, verifications, tax credits, incentives, and more! We’ve got freebies, answers to your questions, and a whole lot of flapper-worthy insights. Don’t miss this chance to hobnob with industry leaders and learn a thing or two! #ThomasAndCompany #WeEnableSuccess #TexasPayrollConference #Unemployment #Roaring20sVibes

Another Summit in the books, and what a success it was! Yesterday was an incredible day filled with insightful discussions, dynamic networking, and plenty of fun. A big thank you to all the attendees, speakers, and partners who made this event unforgettable. We’re already gearing up for the next opportunity to connect, collaborate, and grow together. Stay tuned for more exciting opportunities to engage with Thomas & Company and our industry expert partners! #ThomasAndCompany #WeEnableSuccess #HRSummit

Obtaining a favorable decision on an unemployment claim can be challenging. Certain separation reasons often prove more challenging than others. Last week, we discussed challenges associated with attendance separations. This week, we tackle common challenges associated with performance discharges which also include missing documentation, lack of firsthand knowledge, as well as differentiating between inability and misconduct. To learn more about these challenges - and how Thomas & Company can help you mount the strongest case for any separation - visit our website today! https://lnkd.in/eJ8VDp9K #ThomasAndCompany #WeEnableSuccess #Unemployment #DischargeChallenges #UnsatisfactoryPerformance

🎉 Happy National Staffing Employee Week! This week, we join our staffing partners to celebrate their most valuable asset: the skilled professionals who step up to meet critical workforce needs across all industries. These dedicated individuals play a pivotal role in helping businesses adapt and thrive in an ever-changing landscape. At Thomas & Company, we recognize the essential role staffing agencies play in enabling success for businesses and workers alike. We're proud to support and collaborate with staffing professionals who share our commitment to excellence and innovation. Here's to the talented employees who make it all possible! 🙌 Don’t forget to stop by Booth 1221 at Staffing World 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee from October 22-24 to see how Thomas & Company can enable you and your employees’ success! #StaffingIndustry #NationalStaffingEmployeeWeek #Unemployment #ThomasAndCompany #WeEnableSuccess