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By Jonathan Gross Posted May 16, 2017

What You Should Look For in an Unemployment Software

What You Should Be Looking For In An Unemployment Software

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By Jonathan Gross Posted May 9, 2017

Unemployment Rate & Jobs Added/Lost in the US for Month Ending April 2017

The headlining numbers from the April Jobs report were very strong.  The economy added 211,000 jobs and the unemployment rate fell to 4.4%, the lowest number in more than a decade.    Average hourly earning rose by 0.3%.   Job creat[...]

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By Unemployment Tracker Posted April 27, 2017

Stay Out of Trouble! Properly Document Employee Disciplinary Actions

 

Properly Documented disciplinary actions can save you From more headaches

Employee disciplinary actions are often the most scrutinized part of your duties[...]

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By Jonathan Gross Posted March 16, 2017

Unemployment Rate & Jobs Added/Lost in the US for Month Ending - February 2017

The US Department of Labor reports that 235,000 jobs were added in February as the growth of last year continues into 2017.  This new jobs report shows increases in manufacturing, construction,[...]

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By Jonathan Gross Posted February 10, 2017

Unemployment Rate & Jobs Added/Lost in the US for Month Ending - January 2017

The US Economy created 227,000 jobs in January, the best monthly gain since September last year.  Unemployment is now 4.8%, a slight tick up due to more Americans returning to the work force.  The survey period the[...]

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By Jonathan Gross Posted January 10, 2017

Unemployment Rate & Jobs Added/Lost in the US for Month Ending - December 2016

December's job data numbers are in and for the 75th month in a row, the U.S. economy has added jobs with December’s growth of 156,000 jobs.  The December 2016 Unemployment Rate, which came in at 4.7% is a sharp dro[...]

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By Andrea Frederick Posted December 20, 2016

3 Types of Separations to Focus on for Protests: VQ, Misconduct, Lack of Work

While winning an unemployment protest can be tough, it is vital to be educated in case this happens to keep your unemployment insurance costs down. Unfortunately, certain types of employee separations can be harder to wi[...]

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By Jonathan Gross Posted December 5, 2016

Unemployment Rate & Jobs Added/Lost in the US for Month Ending - November 2016

Despite a surprise at the polls, this wild election season came to a close with no immediate adverse impact on hiring.   For the 7th month in a row, the U.S. economy has added jobs with November’s growth of 178,000[...]

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By Unemployment Tracker Posted October 20, 2016

How does an economic downturn impact my UI Account & Tax Rate

It is extremely important to plan for an economic downturn, as many unexpected costs can arise. Without a set plan, it can be difficult for businesses to survive. In the last economic downturn, there were many companies [...]

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By Unemployment Tracker Posted October 13, 2016

Hiring practices that reduce turnover

It is important to control employee turnover in your business. High turnover rates can lead to increased training costs, inconsistent productivity, and poor morale. Because turnover usually increases Unemployment Insuran[...]

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