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SIDES E-Response

SIDES E-Response

The State Information Data Exchange System (SIDES) is offered by the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA), in partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor, to support and enhance workforce development.

SIDES is specifically designed to streamline the processing of unemployment insurance (UI) claims. By eliminating guesswork, misinformation, and lengthy processing times, SIDES gives employers confidence in the legitimacy of claims and the appropriate disbursement of UI funds.

The Solution
SIDES E-Response allows Employers to respond electronically to UI Request for Separation requests.

What It Requires?
SIDES E-Response requires a working internet connection, an active email account and an employee to submit electronic responses.

SIDES E-Response Benefits

  • Free, efficient electronic service.
  • Saves time and money.
  • Reduce paper handling and staff time.
  • Reduces postage costs and delivery delays of paper mail.
  • Help keeps UI rates as low as possible by reducing overpayment.
  • Reduces follow-up requests and phone calls.

Need More Info?
In you are interested in additional SIDES E-Response information, visit the SIDES Web Site.

How to Register for SIDES:

  1. Go to www.dcnetworks.org.
  2. Click on Sign In/Register and from the dropdown menu select Employer
  3. Enter User Name (90001 and SEIN). E.g. “90001XXXXXX” (Note: SEIN is synonymous with the Employer Account Number, which comes from the Employer's Employer Self-Service Portal (ESSP) account. If the EAN begins with a zero, do not include it.)
  4. Enter temporary default password: Password1@
  5. Click Sign In
  6. Reset password by entering email address. A link to reset password will be sent.
  7. Save User Name and Password for future use.
  8. Once logged in, click on the Dashboard icon at the top of page,
    Select Claimants/Wage Audits. Here you will see and be able to respond to all notices and submit any information requested.

How to Sign In:

  1. Go to dcnetworks.org and click Sign In/Register
  2. Enter your username and password and click Sign In (if unknown or having a login issue, please contact [email protected])
  3. Once logged in, a notification screen will display – click Corporate Profile to proceed
  4. On the General Information screen, scroll down to the SIDES (State Information Data Exchange System) section
  5. Click Edit to begin registration
  6. Change the default option of None to the SIDES exchange(s) you want to enroll in.
  7. If enrolling as a SIDES Employer/TPA, use the dropdown to select the appropriate TPA account
  8. If enrolling as a SIDES Employer/E-Response, enter 6-digit PIN, or leave it blank and the system will auto-generate one using your Employer Account Number (EAN)
  9. When your selection is complete, click Update SIDES

How to Find Documents:

  • After logging in, the Notifications window appears automatically, this is where pending SIDES response requests will display. Closing the window brings you to the Dashboard.
  • From the Dashboard, click View Your Profile and Contact Information to access your Corporate and Communication profiles. Under Communications Profile, select Correspondence to view all documents sent to your account.