SIDES E-Response allows users to easily respond to UI information requests, attach documentation for separation information, and receive a date-stamped confirmation of receipt.
OVERVIEW
Respond Electronically to UI Forms
SIDES E-Response is a web-based online tool for employers to respond to state unemployment insurance requests quickly, accurately, and securely. Developed through a partnership between the U.S. Department of Labor and state Unemployment Insurance (UI) agencies. Online access to your Virgin Islands UI Account is required to respond using SIDES.
INTRODUCTION TO SIDES
Respond to UI Notices & Separation Information
How It Works
Once registered with SIDES E-Response, employers, professional employer organizations (PEOs), and third-party administrators (TPAs) will receive emails from the Virgin Islands Unemployment Insurance Division with instructions on how to reply to UI information requests.
Employers can register for SIDES E-Response by clicking the button below.
SIDES E-Response Application
The website is accessible free of charge to any employers, professional employer organizations (PEOs), or a third-party administrator (TPA) with Internet access.
SIDES E-Response provides a nationally standardized format, in which employers, PEOs, and TPAs can easily respond to UI information requests, attach documentation for separation information, and receive a date-stamped confirmation of receipt.
Employers, PEOs, and TPAs that use SIDES E-Response are better able to anticipate and supply the data needed for UI information requests and in return, reduce follow-up phone calls and paperwork, prevent improper payments, and streamline UI response processes, ultimately saving time and money. Given the sensitive data exchanged between state UI agencies and employers, PEOs, and TPAs, SIDES has multiple layers of security and uses secure communication protocols.
SIDES
SIDES differs from SIDES E-Response in that it is an integrated computer-to-computer interface, not a website. SIDES is designed for employers, PEOs, and TPAs that typically deal with a large volume of UI information requests. SIDES is especially helpful to those employers, PEOs, and TPAs that operate in multiple states.
SIDES is available free of charge, although there will be internal IT system development costs to integrate with SIDES.
Additional information is available at http://info.uisides.org.
SIDES AT A GLANCE
- Reduces staff time, paperwork and postage costs
- Reduces follow-up time and phone-calls
- Allows attachment of supporting documentation
- Eliminates late penalties
- Reduces tax rates, improper payments and overpayments
- Ensures protection of sensitive employer and claimant data
- Offers a nationally standardized electronic format
- Enhances integrity of the process
REGISTER FOR SIDES TODAY!
Unemployment Insurance (UI) SIDES E-Response is a web-based system that allows electronic transmission of information regarding UI claims between UI agencies and employers.