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Los Angeles, Ventura, and San Bernardino County Employers May Request 60-Day Extension
According to the California Employment Development Department (EDD), employers in the counties of Los Angeles, Ventura, and San Bernardino directly affected by the damage resulting from the fire may...
Question of the Week: When Will the 2009 Social Security Wage Base Be Announced?
This week’s question comes from Roseanne, a payroll manager. When will the 2009 Social Security wage base be announced? Answer: The US Department of Labor has just announced that the 2009 Social...
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report Update for October 11, 2008
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending October 11, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 461,000, a decrease of 16,000 from the previous week's revised...
Tip of the Week: Listen to Our HRCasts for the Latest HR Tips, Information, and Best Practices
Today and on the fifteenth of every month, Vision Payroll posts a new HRCast, a recording provided by our team of HR Pros. These recordings help you better manage your business and your most...
Montana Minimum Wage to Increase January 1, 2009
The Montana Department of Labor and Industry announced recently that pursuant to Montana Code Annotated 39-3-409, the minimum wage for the state of Montana will increase to $6.90 per hour. The law...
Missouri Minimum Wage to Increase January 1, 2009
Todd Smith, Director of the Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DOLIR), recently announced that the Missouri minimum wage will increase $0.40 effective January 1, 2009. Under...
Colorado Minimum Wage to Increase January 1, 2009
The Division of Labor of the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment recently promulgated Colorado Minimum Wage Order 25 which increases, effective January 1, 2009, the minimum wage for the...
Ohio Minimum Wage to Increase January 1, 2009
The Division of Labor & Worker Safety of the Ohio Department of Commerce announced recently that, effective January 1, 2009, the minimum wage for the state of Ohio will increase to $7.30 per...
Question of the Week: What Can I Do Now To Prepare for Year-end?
This week’s question comes from Joe, a payroll administrator. I’m always busy at year-end. Is there anything I can do now to make 2008 year-end easier? Answer: There are several things that can be...
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report Update for October 4, 2008
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending October 4, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 478,000, a decrease of 20,000 from the previous week's revised...
