DEALING WITH FRAUDULENT UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIMS
An unfortunate side effect of the shutdown of businesses due to the COVID-19 pandemic is fraudulent unemployment claims.
Claims for unemployment benefits are being filed using the names and personal information of individuals who are currently employed and have not lost their jobs. These claims come to light when the employee or employer receives a notice from the state unemployment office regarding the application for benefits.
These claims are affecting employees in every state and are so prevalent, they have caught the attention of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
The FTC recently issued a guide for employers to assist them in responding to any suspicious claims and assist employees whose personal information may have been compromised.
Alert Your Employees
Employers should notify employees about this fraudulent unemployment scam and notify employees promptly about any claims received. Additionally, ask employees to report any fraudulent claims to Human Resources as soon as possible.
Report The Fraud
Employers who receive a fraudulent claim for a current employee should report the fraud to the state unemployment office as soon as possible. Reviewing claims promptly and flagging those received for current employees will assist in preventing this scam from being successful.
Check Your Cyber Security
Even if you have not received a fraudulent unemployment claim, this is a good reminder to check your system for any vulnerabilities. The FTC provides a resource for business owners — Cybersecurity for Small Business.
Visit IdentityTheft.gov
Fraudulent claims may mean that an employee’s personal information, including their name, Social Security number, birth date, etc. have been compromised. Encourage employees to report suspected identity theft to the FTC through IdentityTheft.gov.
IdentityTheft.gov will guide employees through placing a free fraud alert on their credit, getting their free credit reports, closing fraudulent accounts opened in their name, adding a free extended fraud alert or credit freeze to their credit report, and more. Additionally, IdentityTheft.gov will produce an FTC Identity Theft Report that can be used to clear fraudulent information from credit reports.
This scam is affecting ten of thousands of American workers, slowing down an already over-extended unemployment system and preventing those truly in need from receiving benefits, and costing states hundred of millions of dollars. It’s important to remain vigilant.
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Nevada Association of Employers (NAE) has compiled a collection of commonly used HR forms, checklists, policies, and employer guides to help Nevada businesses manage workplace compliance and HR administration.
Whether you are looking for an employment application, employee file checklist, payroll deduction form, performance appraisal form, or FLSA exemption worksheet, NAE provides resources designed to support employers with day-to-day HR operations.
These tools help employers maintain consistent documentation practices and ensure workplace policies align with federal and Nevada employment regulations.
Employers who need additional guidance on HR compliance may also benefit from services such as HR Hotline support or professional HR audits, which help identify potential compliance gaps before they become legal issues.
Access HR Forms Through the Member Portal
NAE members can access these HR resources through the Member Portal (login required). The portal includes downloadable HR forms, customizable policies, and other templates that help employers manage employee documentation and HR procedures efficiently.
These resources are designed to work alongside other NAE compliance tools, including the HR Compliance Checklist and Employee Handbook Review services that help employers maintain legally compliant workplace policies.
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If you don’t see the HR resource you need, NAE’s HR professionals and employment law attorneys are available to help.
Members can request guidance or customized resources through services such as Legal Hotline or employment legal services, which provide expert advice on workplace compliance and HR documentation.
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