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By Unemployment Tracker Posted September 12, 2018

Should My Company Start Hiring Contingent Workers?

Knowing some of the cons, you might be tempted to stop here and say, ‘No thank you, I’ve heard enough.’ Despite some of the negative risks, there are plenty of positives that make it a wise decision for your business. Here are few reasons you should hi[...]

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By Unemployment Tracker Posted August 22, 2018

What Unemployment Insurance Solutions Does Unemployment Tracker offer?

If you’ve ever dealt with unemployment benefits for former employees, you know the headache they can cause. Not only do you need to monitor the legitimacy of claims, you must meet varying deadlines. If you don’t have an employee whose responsibility is[...]

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By Unemployment Tracker Posted August 15, 2018

4 Ways to Prescreen Candidates Before Their First Interview

One of your main goals as an employer is to hire candidates who will fit well with your team and stay for the long haul. You want qualified individuals who have previous work experience and can step into the role and succeed. Too often, you interview a[...]

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By Unemployment Tracker Posted August 8, 2018

How are unemployment benefits determined?

While you might’ve heard about unemployment benefits, it’s likely you aren’t completely sure how they work. The idea is simple enough: When an employee is let go at no fault of their own, they are entitled to unemployment insurance, a temporary federal[...]

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By Unemployment Tracker Posted August 1, 2018

Everything you need to know about the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA)

Owning or running a business means you must be aware of all the legislation that affects your operation and bottom line. Tax law is no exception. To help project your revenue, you must be aware of what is coming out of your company earnings. One such d[...]

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By Unemployment Tracker Posted July 11, 2018

Keeping Your Employee Handbook Updated Is Important: Here’s Why.

Imagine trying to watch a hockey game without a rulebook. It would be chaos on the ice with hockey players all over the place, continuing to skate, passing the puck after the whistle, and getting checked every five seconds. Guidelines exist in sports f[...]

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By Unemployment Tracker Posted July 3, 2018

A juggling act: How to handle a high volume of unemployment claims

Managing one unemployment claim can be stressful and confusing for your company. When layoffs or downsizing leads to a high volume, the process can become a nightmare. You need to monitor the claims that are filed and determine how many, if any, need t[...]

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By Unemployment Tracker Posted June 12, 2018

Immediate steps to take once an employee files for an unemployment claim

Letting an employee go doesn’t always mean your relationship is over. The Social Security Act enables them to file for unemployment insurance to hel[...]

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By Unemployment Tracker Posted June 7, 2018

Do unemployment policies need to be updated?

More than 80 years ago, Franklin Delano Roosevelt established the Read More

By Unemployment Tracker Posted May 9, 2018

What is Unemployment Insurance?

When an employee is let go, they have several options to receive income during their period of unemployment. One option is unemployment insurance, where a former employee of a company is paid a percentage of their wages for a period of time between job[...]

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