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July 2011 Disability Employment Statistics Released
According to statistics released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in July 2011, the percentage of people with disabilities in the labor force was 21.2, down from 21.3 in June. By...
SD Taxpayers Receive Extension of Time to File Returns and Pay Taxes
Due to the damage caused by flooding in South Dakota beginning on March 11, 2011, President Barack Obama declared the following counties a federal disaster area: Charles Mix, Hughes, Stanley and...
Question of the Week: Can You Tell Me More About HR On-Demand?
This week’s question comes from Beth, a company owner. I read about HR On-Demand previously and would like more information. Can you tell me more about HR-On Demand? Answer: HR On-Demand is one of...
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report Update for August 20, 2011
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending August 20, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 417,000, an increase of 5,000 from the previous week’s revised...
Tip of the Week: Fourth Quarter Interest Rates Decrease
In IR-2011-085, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that interest rates for the fourth quarter of 2011 would decrease from the third quarter. The rates are as follows: Three (3) percent for...
US Department of Labor Provides Funding to Assist Workers in Idaho
The US Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced a $1,825,595 National Emergency Grant to provide re-employment services to about 250 workers laid off by XL Four Star Beef Inc., following the...
Labor Day Holiday May Require Change in Processing Schedule
Monday, September 5, 2011 will be Labor Day, a federal holiday. The offices of Vision Payroll will close Friday, September 2 at 5 pm EDT and re-open Tuesday September 6. Most banks will also be...
MO Taxpayers Receive Extension of Time to File Returns and Pay Taxes
Due to the damage caused by flooding in Missouri beginning on June 1, 2011, President Barack Obama declared the following counties a federal disaster area: Andrew, Atchison, Buchanan, Holt,...
NE Taxpayers Receive Extension of Time to File Returns and Pay Taxes
Due to the damage caused by flooding in Nebraska beginning on May 24, 2011, President Barack Obama declared the following counties a federal disaster area: Boyd, Burt, Cass, Dakota, Dixon, Douglas,...
Question of the Week: How Can I Get an Updated Handbook?
This week’s question comes from Eileen, an office manager. I read about your handbook wizard application, but we already have a handbook that hasn’t been updated in several years. How can I get an...
