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By Jonathan Gross Posted July 12, 2017

Unemployment Rate & Jobs Added/Lost in the US for June 2017

The economy added 222,000 jobs in June, the largest increase since February.  Meanwhile, revisions showed job growth was better in [...]

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By Andrea Frederick Posted April 4, 2017

9 Tips For Managing Your Unemployment Insurance Costs

9 TIPS FOR MANAGING YOUR UI COSTS

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By Jonathan Gross Posted March 23, 2017

Why Staffing Firms Need A Strong Understanding of the State UI Systems in Which They Operate

Because the Staffing Industry is such a competitive one, it is critical for owners of staffing firms to be as efficient and effective at controlling their administrative costs (which are a primary component of client mar[...]

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By Andrea Frederick Posted March 7, 2017

Why PEOs Need to Be Sure They Have Industry Specific Practices for Their Clients UI Management

Today, many companies outsource sections of their business to save money and ensure the work is done correctly. One way that companies outsource work is through a professional employer organization (PEO).

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By Jonathan Gross Posted February 23, 2017

Why Staffing Agencies Need to Put Practices into Place to Control Unemployment Insurance Costs

A major economic driver in America is creating jobs and labor, making employment and staffing an industry of its own. Placing millions of people in jobs each year comes with extra tasks involving payroll, taxes, employee[...]

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By Unemployment Tracker Posted February 21, 2017

How to Audit your state UI Tax Rate notice

Like it or not, tax time is here. That means for employers across the country, they’re receiving their unemployment insurance (UI) tax rate notices. And with that often comes what can be referred to as “UI Tax Rate Stick[...]

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By Unemployment Tracker Posted January 24, 2017

Tax Tips for Employers Regarding Unemployment Taxes

Employers across the country are getting their UI Tax Rate notices and promptly going into “Sticker Shock”.  Getting your tax rate notice is a bit like getting a root canal – you can’t avoid it and it can be unpleasant and painful.  So, [...]

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By Unemployment Tracker Posted January 19, 2017

How Can Employers Lower Their UI Tax Rate?

Well, it is getting close to the time when employers across the US will receive their new (2017) unemployment tax rate notice.  Many companies will then suffer through “UI tax rate sticker shock” – their new tax rate will have risen more than [...]
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By Unemployment Tracker Posted January 12, 2017

The Employee Handbook – Your Ally in Controlling UI Costs

Frustrated at losing Unemployment Protests? So are most employers across the U.S.  On average US employers only win about half of the UI protests that they file.  Why do employers lose so many protests?  Well, there are a number of r[...]
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By Unemployment Tracker Posted January 12, 2017

What Employers Need to Know About Michigan Unemployment Insurance

While all states are required to follow certain federal laws, they also set their own laws and regulations on many issues. Unemployment tax rates fall under state regulation, so each state’s rates vary for employers acro[...]

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