Earning wages while collecting benefits is the #1 cause of fraud in the unemployment insurance system. According to the U.S. General Accounting Office, more than $500 million in UI benefits are overpaid due to fraud each year, including $300 million attributed to unreported earnings during periods in which benefits are collected. Another $400 million is overpaid due to errors in reported or unreported income that may affect the claimant's eligibility for UI benefits.

TALX UC eXpress^® offers the only UI fraud protection service that can save significant costs for our clients by using our extensive database of payroll records to detect unauthorized wage and benefit overlap. This service, offered either stand-alone or combined with other TALX services, works to maximize clients' reserve accounts and minimize total unemployment costs.

Utilizing our extensive database of payroll records, we cross-reference applicable weekly unemployment benefit charges (in those states providing this detail) to detect individuals who have collected benefits and wages in the same period. “Matched” weekly charges are reviewed and then potential fraud and errors are protested with the state agencies. Resulting credits are applied to employer's UI reserve accounts.