New Mexico’s Preventative Analytics Strategy Reduces Unemployment Insurance Fraud

May 5, 2016 | Blog, News & Press

Since the state’s Workforce Solutions Department launched a strategy that marries predictive analytics with behavioral science techniques, it has seen a 40 percent reduction in the likelihood to commit fraud. Find out how:...

Why You Need to Take Caution When Using Independent Contractors

May 5, 2016 | Blog, News & Press

Independent Contractors can be an area of risk for unemployment too.  Find out why: http://www.sbnonline.com/article/caution-using-independent-contractors/  

North Carolina Increases Job Search Requirements for UI Claimants

Sep 21, 2015 | Blog, News & Press

Senate Bill 15 was signed by Governor Pat McCrory on September 10, 2015. The law requires claimants who are seeking unemployment benefits to make additional weekly job contacts beginning January 2016. The law increases the minimum number of job contacts an unemployed...

Extended Benefits = Extended Recession?!!

Sep 2, 2014 | Blog, News & Press

In a recent congressional report by the Committee of Ways and Means, the effect of the Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) program is examined, and the data is staggering. Historical periods of extended benefits and record-breaking costs added to the national...

Choosing a Real Partner for Measurable UI Program Results

Jan 27, 2014 | Blog

There’s a lot of misinformation in the marketplace about what it takes to reduce unemployment costs. That’s where UTCA comes in.  Our role in the industry as an honest information broker and Thought Leader focuses on clearing up areas of legitimate confusion or...

Big Data, Big Confusion Part II: Hearing Run-Off Factor v. Win Percentage – The Real Measure of Wasted Time and Resources

Jan 13, 2014 | Blog

In the previous post  we discussed the Disputed Claims Percentage (DCP) as a key metric and its relevance in gauging your organization’s UI program. This week we’ll take a look at the always-dreaded, over utilized, and deceiving appeal process.  Viewpoints on hearings...