May 1, 2020 New York will charge some COVID-19 UI benefits to employer accounts In employer FAQs issued by the New York Department of Labor about COVID-19 unemployment insurance (UI) benefits, the Department indicates that, at this time, employer accounts will be charged for regular state UI benefits paid as a result of COVID-19 unless the federal government reimburses the state for those benefits. The following other COVID-UI benefits will not be charged to employers' accounts in compliance with the CARES Act:
Ernst & Young LLP insights Most states have confirmed they will not charge employers for regular UI benefits paid in connection with COVID-19 because under a Trump administration emergency order, states are to be reimbursed for these benefits provided they enter an agreement with the U.S. Department of Labor. (U.S. Department of Labor Program Letter, No. 10-20.) ———————————————
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