The State Information Data Exchange System (SIDES) was developed through a strategic partnership between the United States Department of Labor (USDOL) and state unemployment insurance (UI) agencies to provide employers and TPAs the ability to respond quickly and accurately to UI information requests electronically.
SIDES was designed to alleviate the challenges associated with responding to paper-based unemployment compensation requests.
SIDES and SIDES E-Response
There are two ways to connect depending on your specific needs. E-Response is a free of charge website for employers with a limited number of UC claims throughout the year. There is no programming needed.
For large and multi-state employers as well as TPAs, a computer-to-computer interface may be more appropriate as it allows employer to customize their system to interface with SIDES.
What are the benefits?
- Speeds up response time
- Reduces staff time, paperwork, and postage costs
- Reduces tax rates, improper payments, and overpayments
- Includes data checks to ensure the exchange of complete and valid information
- Enhances integrity of the progress
What exchanges are available?
WorkForce WV currently utilizes Separation Information and Earnings Verification exchanges with plans to include additional exchanges in the future.
Separation Information (SI) exchange notifies an employer/TPA of the filing of an unemployment claim and guides the employer/TPA through a response to the separation information.
The Earnings Verification (EV) exchange handles state UI agency requests for verification of earnings based on New Hire Reporting, wage crossmatches, and tips and leads.
Ready to sign up?
If you currently have a WorkForce WV Online Unemployment Compensation Employer Contribution account, log in here and enroll.
Click here if you do not have an established account and follow the directions to set up your account.
Regisrations Instuctions: Powerpoint or PDF
Use the links below to Learn More
Learn More About SIDES E-Response
Separation Information (SI) Exchange
Earnings Verification (EV) Exchange
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