Who developed SIDES and SIDES E-Response and why? SIDES and SIDES E-Response were developed through a strategic partnership between the USDOL and state UI agencies to improve the UI information exchange process, reduce instances of improper UI payments and save employers and TPAs time and money.
Who administers SIDES and SIDES E-Response? SIDES and SIDES E-Response are administered by participating state UI agencies.
How much does it cost to integrate an employer’s or TPA’s IT system with SIDES? Employers and TPAs will need to assess the cost of integrating their IT system with SIDES. The cost will depend on an employer’s or TPA’s existing system design. SIDES was developed using World Wide Web open design and follows industry standards.
What are the requirements to use SIDES and SIDES E-Response? SIDES E-Response requires only a working internet connection and an employee who will enter the needed information. SIDES requires programming to connect an employer’s or TPA’s internal IT system to the SIDES central broker.
How much does it cost to use SIDES and SIDES E-Response? Both systems are offered free of charge to employers and TPAs, although there will be internal IT system development costs to integrate SIDES.