Update: Texas Disaster Unemployment Assistance
There have been significant updates to the Texas DUA benefits. Please see the bulletin.
CCC UI Fraud Guide
See CCC’s Comprehensive UI Fraud Guide. Please contact your CCC Account Executive for additional questions.
New York Enacts SB S5754 – Changes to Partial Unemployment Calculation
The NY DOL has announced major changes to the calculation of partial unemployment benefits.
Please see the attached bulletin for more details.
Colorado Enacts Legislative Changes in SB 20-207
Colorado has made several unemployment-related legislative updates. Please see the attached bulletin.
Updated California DUA Information
Please see the bulletin for additional counties approved for Disaster Unemployment Benefits.
FEMA Approved for Oregon Counties.
As a result of the Wildfires And Straight-line Winds and the effect on Oregon from September 7th to the present, the president has approved a Major Disaster Declaration. The declaration was made on September 15th, 2020 for Clackamas, Douglas, Jackson, Klamath, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, and Marion counties.
Florida Counties Approved for DUA
As a result of Hurricane Sally and its effect on Northwestern Florida from September 14th to present, the president has approved a Major Disaster Declaration. The declaration was made on September 23rd, 2020 for Bay, Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, and Walton counties.
FEMA Approves Louisiana Counties for Disaster Unemployment Assistance
See Bulletin for counties approved for DUA in Louisiana.
California Approved for Disaster Unemployment Assistance
See the bulletin for counties approved by FEMA for DUA.
Iowa Approves More Counties for Disaster Unemployment
See attached for the current list of approved counties for DUA.
Iowa Disaster Bulletin
FEMA has approved Disaster Unemployment Benefits for Linn County in Iowa.
NH Tax Rate Increase
NH has increased its unemployment tax rates beginning the 2nd quarter of 2020.
MI COVID-19 Unemployment Update
The following is the latest information relative to COVID-19 UI in Michigan.
MS COVID-19 Unemployment Updates
Mississippi has made updates to their UI regulations due to the passing of the CARES Act.
ID COVID-19 Unemployment Update
Idaho passes legislation granting funding for both employers and claimants during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The CARES Act: Tax Credit & Incentives
CCC’s review of the Tax Credits available to employers due to the passage if the CARES Act.
NY CARES Act UI Update
This bulletin has been updated to provide information New York has included due to the passage of the most current legislation.
OK COVID-19 UI Update
Specifics regarding Oklahoma’s response to COVID-19 as it relates to UI.
AL COVID-19 UI UPDATE
Alabama has updated instructions for employers unable to file partial benefits for employees.
PA COVID-19 UI Update
Pennsylvania has provided specific instructions regarding, claims response, appeals and unemployment hearings.
IA COVID-19 UI Update Tax Payment Extension
Iowa is now granting UI tax payment extensions for small employers.
WA COVID-19 UI Update
Another update to WorkShare was made and now included in this bulletin.
MT COVID-19 UI Update
Montana has released new information for employers related to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
AL COVID-19 UI Update
There have been updates for employers related to UI during the COVID-19 pandemic.
WA COVID-19 UI Update
Effective March 23, 2020 updates have been made to the unemployment program due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Georgia Partial Claim Filing Update
The latest news on partial claim filing in Georgia
ND COVID-19 Unemployment Update
Specifics Regarding North Dakota’s UI Response to COVID-19
COVID-19 UI Update – Georgia Partial Filing – Bulk Approved
Georgia now allows the ability for employers to bulk file partial benefits. See our update.
MS COVID-19 Unemployment Update
Specifics Regarding Mississippi’s UI Response to COVID-19
KY COVID-19 Unemployment Update
Specifics Regarding Kentucky’s UI Response to COVID-19
SC COVID-19 Unemployment Update
Specifics Regarding South Carolina’s UI Response to COVID-19
WV COVID-19 Unemployment Update
Specifics Regarding West Virginia’s UI Response to COVID-19
NE COVID-19 Unemployment Update
Specifics Regarding Nebraska’s UI Response to COVID-19
NH COVID-19 Unemployment Update
Specifics Regarding New Hampshire’s UI Response to COVID-19
NM COVID-19 Unemployment Update
Specifics Regarding New Mexico’s UI Response to COVID-19
Washington DC COVID-19 Unemployment Update
Specifics Regarding Washington DC’s UI Response to COVID-19
DE COVID-19 Unemployment Update
Specifics Regarding Delaware’s UI Response to COVID-19
MD COVID-19 Unemployment Update
Specifics Regarding Maryland’s UI Response to COVID-19
NC COVID-19 Unemployment Update
Specifics Regarding North Carolina’s UI Response to COVID-19
VA COVID-19 Unemployment Update
Specifics Regarding Virginia’s UI Response to COVID-19
COVID-19 Unemployment Hearings Update
The status of unemployment hearing attendance in each state is provided if available.
Approved: Families First Coronavirus Response Act – Tax Credit Update
CCC provides an overview of the recently approved legislation.
Approved: Families First Coronavirus Response Act -Unemployment Update
CCC provides an overview of the recently approved legislation.
TN COVID-19 Unemployment Update
Specifics Regarding Tennessee’s UI Response to COVID-19
MN COVID-19 Unemployment Update
Specifics Regarding Minnesota’s UI Response to COVID-19
NJ COVID-19 Unemployment Update
Specifics Regarding New Jersey’s UI Response to COVID-19
WI COVID-19 Unemployment Update
Specifics Regarding Wisconsin’s UI Response to COVID-19
GA COVID-19 Unemployment Update-NEW REQUIREMENTS
Specifics Regarding Georgia’s UI Response to COVID-19 including the new mandate for employers to file partial claims for certain employees.
CT COVID-19 Unemployment Updates
Specifics Regarding Connecticut’s UI Response to COVID-19
PA COVID-19 Unemployment Update
Specifics Regarding Pennsylvania’s UI Response to COVID-19
WA COVID-19 Unemployment Update
Specifics Regarding Washington’s UI Response to COVID-19
NY COVID-19 Unemployment Update
Specifics Regarding New York’s UI Response to COVID-19
MA COVID-19 Unemployment Update
Specifics Regarding Massachusett’s UI Response to COVID-19
LA COVID-19 Unemployment Update
Specifics Regarding Louisiana’s UI Response to COVID-19
CO COVID-19 Unemployment Update
Specifics Regarding Colorado’s UI Response to COVID-19
CA COVID-19 Unemployment Update
Specifics Regarding California’s UI Response to COVID-19
COVID-19 Update: National Emergency Declared
President Trump declared a National Emergency, which has resulted in updates for employers for unemployment purposes.
Nashville Disaster Relief Tax Credits-CCC is Ready to Help
CCC offers assistance to employers to obtain Disaster Tax Credits due to the recent Tornado.
Puerto Rico DUA
Disaster Unemployment Assistance has been approved for those affected by the recent Earthquake.
Missouri DUA Updated – 6 Counties Added!
Additional counties have been added for DUA benefits.
Texas DUA
Texas residents may be eligible to receive Disaster Unemployment Assistance.
Minnesota Wage Theft Law
On July 1, 2019, Minnesota’s Wage Theft Law is in effect. Read our bulletin to find out how this affects you.
Ohio Disaster Unemployment Assistance Approved
Ohio residents may be eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance
Employment and Community Development Task Force Notice 6-10-19
As representatives of the Senate Finance Committee Employment and Community Development Task Force, we are writing to request written submissions regarding the six temporary tax incentives within the purview of our task force.
South Dakota DUA
South Dakota has been approved for Disaster Unemployment Assistance. Details on how to file are included.
Arkansas Disaster Unemployment Assistance
Arkansas has been approved for DUA Benefits.
Update: WOTC Legislations: Action Needed!
There have been some updates to our recent WOTC Bulletin.
WOTC Vote: Call To Action
Now is a critical time to get the votes needed to get WOTC permanently into law.
Oklahoma Fraud
Oklahoma has reached out to let employers know what they are doing to combat fraudulent unemployment claims.
Kentucky: Unauthorized Practice of Law
A recent ruling regarding who may provide representation at administrative unemployment hearings has an immediate impact to all employers.
Alabama Disaster Unemployment Assistance
As a result of severe weather in Lee County, Disaster Unemployment Assistance may be available.
Iowa Disaster Unemployment Assistance
Iowans unemployed as a result of the flooding in March may be eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance.
Nebraska Disaster Unemployment Announcement
As a result of the March flooding, a Disaster Declaration has been issued.
New Mexico – Department of Workforce Solutions Announcement
New Mexico, DWS has several announcements and reminders for employers.
Massachusetts Paid Family Leave
CCC defines the expectations related to Unemployment Insurance for this new program.
California Wildfires Deadline Extended
The deadline for filing for Disaster Unemployment Assistance has been extended.
WOTC Funding Extension
A bi-partisan group of congressional leaders has agreed to extend the deadline for passing government funding until December 21, 2018.
Alabama Tax Rates Released on Website
During recent conversations with representatives from the state of Alabama, we discovered employer unemployment tax rates will be available for download from their website on Tuesday, December 4, 2018.
Vermont Fraud Notice
Vermont has notified all employers and TPAs of a fraudulent or “scam” email.
NJ E-Adjudication
Effective October 17, 2018, New Jersey’s Division of Unemployment Insurance launched E-Adjudication. E-Adjudication is a web-based computer application that replaces, in some instances, the traditional scheduled telephone fact-finding interview for non-monetary issues.
Wisconsin Disaster Bulletin
Due to extreme weather a major disaster declaration was approved, providing for DUA benefits.
Georgia Disaster Bulletin 2018
As a result of Hurricane Michael, a major disaster declaration has been issued. This provides for DUA benefits.
Florida – Hurricane Michael DUA Benefits
As a result of Hurricane Michael, DUA benefits are approved. This bulletin highlights the details.
South Carolina Disaster Unemployment Updated – Counties Added
FEMA has added counties to the disaster declaration, allowing them to file for DUA benefits.
North Carolina: Florence Disaster Update, Counties Added
See the updated counties and timeline for North Carolina.
South Carolina DUA Available in 4 Counties
The Presidential disaster declaration provides the opportunity for those affected to apply for DUA benefits.
California Wildfire Update
There has been an extension to the filing deadline for DUA benefits in Lake and Shasta counties.
Hurricane Florence – North Carolina DUA Update
DUA benefits have been approved in North Carolina. This bulletin provides additional details.
Hurricane Florence – Unemployment Agency Status – South Carolina & Virginia
This bulletin provides the status unemployment offices in South Carolina & Virginia.
Hurricane Florence – North Carolina Closures
This bulletin provides a listing of office closures.
Texas Flooding 2018
Federal aid is available due to the flooding that occurred June 19-July 13, 2018.
North Carolina Announces SCUBI
North Carolina is transition to a new unemployment claims system.
California Wildfires 2018 Update
The California EDD provide some unemployment relief for employers and claimants
Hawaii Disaster Bulletin
As a result of the Kilauea volcanic eruption and earthquakes
Indiana Disaster Bulletin
Due to the storms and flooding in Indiana, a disaster declaration has been issued.
WOTC Update: California Wild Fire Employee Retention Credits
CCC provides a review of the potential California Wild Fire Employee Retention Credits.
North Carolina Disaster Bulletin
As a result of the severe storms on April 15, 2018 a presidential declaration of disaster was put into effect, making Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) available.
Alabama Disaster Bulletin
As a result of the tornado and flooding March 19-20, 2018, a presidential declaration of disaster was put into effect, making Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) available.
Collateral Estoppel Study 2018
CCC provides the most comprehensive review of collateral estoppel done since the 1980s. This is not to be used as legal advice, but simply a guide as to what we are seeing in various states.
Corporate Cost Control Teams with Ban-Koe Companies
CCC announces a new partnership to benefit more employers. The partnership brings businesses the opportunity to achieve maximum savings.
Ohio PEO Filing Update
The Department of Taxation (DOT) has created a new spreadsheet for for PEOs to use when they file the required information (name, address, FEIN, date of commencement of the PEO relationship, etc.) about their client-employers with DOT.
WOTC April 2018 News
The April WOTC news provides information on credits available to employers and deadlines for application.
MA-EMAC Notice
MA recently announced Employer Medical Assistance Contributions Supplement (EMAC). Massachusetts notified employers and provided a link on the MA UI on-line website allowing them to assign their third party provider (TPA) to several roles. CCC should not be assigned to these roles.
South Carolina Announces: State Unemployment Insurance Tax System UPDATE
The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) recently announced that the new State Unemployment Insurance Tax System (SUITS) will be implemented on March 26. The SUITs system is South Carolina’s quarterly wage reporting and payment filing system.
WOTC Family Leave Update
CCC provides an overview of the new Employer Tax Credit for Paid Family and Medical Leave.
WOTC News February 2018
The February 2018 WOTC news provides information regarding proposed legislation, an update on certain tax credits and tips for obtaining tax credits for your organization.
CCC UI Fraud Alert
Recently, a multi-state UI Fraud Operation has been uncovered, including Texas, Florida and Massachusetts. The scheme involved perpetrators stealing the identities of Individuals and using their personal information to make claims for benefits.. Corporate Cost Control urges all employers to closely monitor all communications regarding unemployment claims.
Texas Hurricane Disaster Bulletin
As a result of Hurricane Harvey, a presidential declaration of disaster was put into effect making Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) available.
CCC Security Bulletin
CCC IT statement regarding the security protocols as a result of the Equifax security breach.
Puerto Rico Hurricane Disaster Bulletin
As a result of Hurricane Maria, a presidential declaration of disaster was expanded from the original disaster order of September 10, 2017.
Georgia Hurricane Disaster Bulletin
As a result of Hurricane Irma, a presidential declaration of disaster was put into effect September 7, 2017, for Camden, Chatham, Glynn, Liberty and McIntosh counties.
Florida Natural Disaster Bulletin
As a result of Hurricane Irma, a presidential declaration of disaster was put into effect September 10, 2017, for the following counties: Brevard, Broward, Charlotte, Citrus, Clay, Collier, DeSoto, Duval, Flagler, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Indian River, Lake, Lee, Manatee, Marion, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Orange, Okeechobee, Osceola, Palm Beach, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, Sarasota, Seminole, St Johns, st Lucie, Sumter, and Volusia counties.
Disaster Tax Credits Bulletin
President Trump signed into law the Disaster Tax Relief and Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2017 on September 29, 2017. The purpose of law is to deliver targeted tax relief to victims of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria. This includes an employee retention tax credit for employers.
California Disaster Bulletin
As a result of the October wildfires, a presidential declaration of disaster was put into effect October 10, 2017 for Butte, Lake, Mendocino, Napa, Nevada, Sonoma, and Yuba counties.
