As of July 8, 2026, IDES will no longer send benefit payments via paper check. You may select direct deposit or debit card as your method for receiving benefit payments. If you were receiving paper checks, you will be switched over to debit card payments unless you choose to enroll in direct deposit.

New Hires Obligations

Employer Obligations - Reporting New Hires

Under the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Act, employers have certain obligations.

Be an active partner with IDES by complying with the following employer requirements:

Maintaining accurate records of services performed by employees.
Properly classifying individuals who perform services as employees rather than independent contractors, in accordance with UI Act definitions.
Accurately and timely submitting quarterly wage reports and paying UI contributions.
Reporting all new and rehired employees, including independent contractors, to the State Directory of New Hires by the due date, as required by federal and state laws.
Providing complete and accurate Employee Separation Information.
Responding promptly to requests for verification of weekly earnings.
Understanding employer responsibilities under the UI Act. IDES has data sharing agreements with other state and federal agencies.