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Question of the Week: What Is the Holiday Schedule for 2012?
This week’s question is from Herman, an HR Manager. Herman asks: We are reviewing our payroll processing schedule for 2012. What is the holiday schedule for 2012? Answer: There are two types of...
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report Update for November 5, 2011
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending November 5, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 390,000, a decrease of 10,000 from the previous week’s revised...
Tip of the Week: Get Applicant Tracking with Every Job Posting
When you post a job on My Recruiting Center, not only do you get the advantage of our bulk buying discount for ads on job sites such as CareerBuilder, Monster, LinkedIn and Craigslist, you get a...
IRS Plans to Release New Form for Business Address Changes
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released a draft of a new form, Form 8822-B, Change of Address—Business. The new form will be used to notify the IRS if you changed your business mailing...
IRS Rules on Deductibility of Accrued Bonuses
In Revenue Ruling 2011-29, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) ruled that a taxpayer can establish the “fact of the liability” under §461 for bonuses payable to a group of employees even though the...
October 2011 Disability Employment Statistics Released
According to statistics released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in October 2011, the percentage of people with disabilities in the labor force was 21.3, up from 21.1 in September. By...
Question of the Week: Why Did I Receive a Notice Titled “Your 2012 Federal Tax Deposit Requirements for Form 941”?
This week’s question comes from Brad, a company owner. Brad asks: I recently received a notice from the IRS. Why did I receive a notice titled “Your 2012 Federal Tax Deposit Requirements for Form...
Unemployment Rate Fell To 9.0 Percent in October
Nonfarm payroll employment continued to trend up in October (+80,000), and the unemployment rate was little changed at 9.0%, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment in the...
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report Update for October 29, 2011
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending October 29, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 397,000, a decrease of 9,000 from the previous week’s revised...
Tip of the Week: HR Training for Managers as a Key Compliance Strategy for Your Business
The value of providing training to managers throughout the employment life cycle cannot be overlooked. Training ensures that your managers are knowledgeable about your company’s workplace law...
