This week’s question comes from Kenneth, an HR Director. We tested our multi-state employees for unemployment purposes based on Localization of Services and Base of Operations. For some employees we were able to determine the appropriate state, but for some we...
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report Update for July 31, 2010
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending July 31, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 479,000, an increase of 19,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 460,000. The 4-week moving average was 458,500, an increase of...
Tip of the Week: Controlling Your Employee Turnover Costs
Excessive or avoidable employee turnover results in a waste of time, resources, and added costs. While it can depend on the industry and business cycles, the impact is often especially hard on small businesses. Understanding what goes into the turnover costs and...
“Begin Employment” Under the HIRE Act
Under the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act (HIRE Act), employers who hire certain unemployed workers are exempt from certain employment taxes. In order to qualify under the HIRE Act, the wages must be paid by a qualified employer “with respect to...
IRS Releases Spanish Language Form W-11
The Internal Revenue Service has released Formulario W-11(SP), Declaración Jurada del Empleado Conforme a la Ley de Incentivos para la Contratación y la Recuperación del Empleo (HIRE). This form is a Spanish-language version of Form W-11, Hiring Incentives to Restore...
IRS Releases Information Letter on Making Work Pay Tax Credit
In response to a letter from Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently released Information Letter 2010-0144, which includes a response to her constituent about the effect of the Making Work Pay tax credit on his employees’ annual...
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