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thread isolved v12.16

Release Date: September 11, 2026 · Customer Edition · For the complete overview, see the summary posted in the Quick Links section of isolved.

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Release Highlights

Key updates at a glance for v12.16

★ Notable Feature Payroll Saved Parameters in Reporting Hub, certified payroll updates, and more Gen 3 screens. ★ Notable Feature Benefits/HR Improved Copy Plan experience for client and system benefit plans. ★ Notable Feature Identity Recovery code reminder banner now featured on the My Account screen. ★ Notable Feature Time New Regeneration History report in Report Writer AA 4.5. ★ Notable Feature Applicant Tracking System Virginia added to Pay Required states, plus a faster Advanced Applicant Search Bar. ★ Notable Feature Claude Connector Employees can now update personal and emergency contact information through Claude.
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Payroll

Saved Parameters, certified payroll updates, and Gen 3 screens

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Saved Parameters in Reporting Hub ★ Notable Feature

Reporting Hub now makes it easier to rerun frequently used reports with the introduction of Saved Parameters. When generating a report, users can save their report configuration directly from the Generate drawer and quickly reuse those settings for future report runs.

Saved parameters can include filters, selected columns, sort order, grouping, and output format, helping reduce repetitive setup and improve reporting efficiency. Date ranges and Run-with-Payroll date values are excluded from saved settings to accommodate changing reporting periods. A confirmation message is displayed once parameters have been successfully saved, giving users confidence that their preferred report configuration is ready for future use.

Saving report parameters from the Generate drawer
Saving report parameters from the Generate drawer
Saved parameter set available for a report
A saved parameter set available for reuse
Confirmation message after saving report parameters
Confirmation message after saving parameters
Updates to Certified Payroll Reports (CA, Federal, and MA) ★ Update

Several enhancements have been made to the Certified Payroll Reports for California, Federal, and Massachusetts reporting to improve flexibility, accuracy, and support for additional payroll scenarios. Reference the Release Summary for additional details.

Massachusetts Certified Payroll Report

  • Reworked report logic to better accommodate all required fields.
  • Added support for bi-weekly payroll reporting.
  • Clients using this report for Massachusetts certified payroll reporting should request updated specifications.

Federal Certified Payroll Report (WH-347)

  • Updated the user interface to improve usability.
  • Resolved issues related to fringe calculations and addendum processing.
  • Included fixes for two reported defects.

California DIR Certified Payroll Report

  • Reworked report logic to better support reporting across multiple fields.
  • Added support for bi-weekly payroll reporting.
  • Improved handling of garnishments and fees within the report.

These updates help streamline certified payroll reporting and support compliance with jurisdiction-specific requirements.

Screen Updates: Gen 2 to Gen 3 ★ Update

We're continuing to bring more screens into the modern Gen 3 experience. Review the release summary for the additional impacted screens.

To support a smooth transition, users who encounter an issue can temporarily return to the previous screen version (Gen 2) using the convenient revert option located on the Action bar.

Revert to Gen 2 option on the Action bar
Revert-to-Gen-2 option on the Action bar
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Benefits/HR

Improved plan copy experience

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Update Benefit Plan Copy Modal Functionality for Client & System Plans ★ Notable Feature

Benefits administrators will notice an improved Copy Plan experience for client-managed benefit plans. The enhanced copy workflow now captures plan start and end dates, includes plan descriptions, and provides a preview of the plan years that will be created.

These updates allow administrators to review and adjust plan information before saving, helping create a more consistent, accurate, and efficient plan setup process.

The enhanced copy functionality is available in environments that have completed benefit migration.
Updated Benefit Plan Copy Modal
Updated Benefit Plan Copy Modal
Preview of plan years to be created during copy
Preview of plan years created during copy
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Identity

Recovery codes reminder

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Recovery Codes Now Featured on My Account Screen ★ Notable Feature

Users who have not yet generated recovery codes will now see a reminder banner on the My Account screen. Recovery codes provide a secure backup method for accessing an account if the user's primary authentication method becomes unavailable.

This enhancement encourages users to proactively set up recovery codes, helping improve account security and reduce access issues when recovery options are needed.

Recovery codes reminder banner on My Account screen
Recovery codes reminder banner on the My Account screen
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Time

New Regeneration History report

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Report Writer AA 4.5: Regeneration History ★ Notable Feature

Administrators now have access to a new Regeneration History report in Report Writer AA 4.5. This enhancement provides visibility into accrual regeneration activity, making it easier to review when regenerations occurred and understand how calculations were processed.

The new report offers greater transparency and auditing capabilities, helping administrators troubleshoot issues, validate results, and track regeneration history with confidence.

Regeneration History sub-report type in Report Writer
Regeneration History sub-report type in Report Writer
Sample Regeneration History report output
Sample Regeneration History report output
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Applicant Tracking System

Pay transparency compliance and a faster search bar

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Adding Virginia to “Pay Required” States ★ Notable Feature

Available 8/26/26

As of August 26, 2026, Virginia has been added to the list of states that require compensation information in job postings. When posting a job with a Virginia location, users will be prompted to include pay information before the job can be published.

This enhancement aligns Virginia with existing pay transparency requirements in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, New York, and Washington, helping employers stay compliant with state regulations through built-in workflow guidance.

Pay information prompt when posting a Virginia job
Pay information prompt for a Virginia job posting
Pay Required states list including Virginia
Virginia added to the Pay Required states list
Enhancements to the Advanced Applicant Search Bar ★ Notable Feature

Available 9/2/26

Based on customer feedback, we've enhanced the Advanced Applicant Search Bar with field-based search options for Name, Email, Phone Number, Tags, and Resume Keywords. These updates bring back the familiarity and speed of the legacy search experience while maintaining the powerful AI-driven capabilities available with the Advanced Applicant Search Report.

A quick tutorial will be shown the first time users access the report after the update, and can be reopened anytime using the What's New button. No additional setup is required — the enhancement is automatically available to all Attract & Hire (Premium) clients with Advanced Reporting enabled. There is no change to the legacy applicant search bar for clients who don't have Advanced Reporting enabled.

Field-based search options in the Advanced Applicant Search Bar
New field-based search options in the Advanced Applicant Search Bar
What's New tutorial for the Advanced Applicant Search Bar
Quick tutorial available via the What's New button
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Claude Connector

Self-service personal and emergency contact updates

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Claude Connector: Update Personal Information ★ Notable Feature

Employees can now update key personal information directly through the Claude Connector, including their name, phone numbers, personal email address, and home address. Claude displays current information, guides employees through the update process, confirms the requested changes, and submits them through existing isolved workflows.

For address changes, employees are also reminded that updates may affect tax withholding, helping ensure they stay informed of potential payroll and tax implications while making changes more convenient.
Claude Connector: Update Personal Emergency Information ★ Notable Feature

Employees can now manage emergency contacts directly through the Claude Connector. Using natural language, employees can add, update, or remove emergency contacts, while Claude dynamically presents valid relationship options from isolved and confirms all changes before submission.

To ensure employees use the appropriate process for benefit-related updates, requests involving dependents or beneficiaries are redirected to Employee Self Service. This enhancement makes it easier for employees to keep emergency contact information current while maintaining accurate data through existing isolved workflows.