State Information Data Exchange System (SIDES)

Alaska's Unemployment Insurance program is proud to offer the State Information Data Exchange System (SIDES) and SIDES E-Response for employers to respond quickly and securely to information request regarding Unemployment Insurance (UI).

SIDES and SIDES E-Response will:

• Reduce paperwork
• Ensure accurate information exchanges
• Reduce administrative cost
• Eliminates postage fees
• Minimize UI rates
• Secure data exchange
• Reduce overpayments and appeals
  

And both options are free of charge!

SIDES and SIDES E-Response are web-based programs developed through a partnership the U.S. Department of Labor and state UI agencies to simplify and streamline requests and responses for UI information. SIDES and SIDES E-response use a nationally standardized, electronic format to process UI information exchanges. Both options offer employers and Third Party Administrators (TPAs) a free, time-reducing, secure option to filling out paper forms.

How does SIDES and SIDES E-Response work?

• SIDES – A computer to computer interface that allows large employers or TPAs who typically deal with a large volume of UI information data requests.

• SIDES E-Response – A free website which allows employers and TPAs to submit responses electronically.

Information we need to set up SIDES E-Responses

• Your business name
• FEIN
• Contact name
• Phone number
• The email address where you would like the information requests sent

Additional information:

Benefits of SIDES: Two ways to connect
UI SIDES
General information and fact sheets
SIDES E-Response Earnings Verification User Guide
SIDES E-Response Separation Information User Guide