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US Department of Labor Provides Funding to Assist Workers in Rochester, New Hampshire
The US Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced a $248,878 National Emergency Grant to provide training and re-employment services for about 60 workers affected by layoffs at Thompson/Center...
Question of the Week: What Are the Tests for Reimbursement of Expenses by a Dependent Care FSA?
This week’s question comes from Brent, an HR Director. I read about employees being reimbursed through a dependent care flexible spending arrangement (FSA) for summer camp costs and need more...
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report Update for July 16, 2011
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending July 16, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 418,000, an increase of 10,000 from the previous week’s revised...
Tip of the Week: Twelve FAQs About the New York Interest Assessment Surcharge
As previously announced, New York has assessed most employers an Interest Assessment Surcharge (IAS). The New York Department of Labor has posted the following twelve FAQs about the IAS. 1. Why is...
New York Assesses Interest Assessment Surcharge for 2011
The state of New York has announced the assessment of an Interest Assessment Surcharge (IAS) for 2011. The surcharge will be used to pay approximately $95 million in interest on loans to the federal...
Rhode Island Changes 2012 Unemployment Taxable Wage Base Calculation
As part of the recently enacted fiscal-year 2012 state budget (article 4), Rhode Island changed the way in which the unemployment taxable wage base is calculated in §28-43-7 of the General Laws in...
NJ Lowers Unemployment Tax Rates for 2012 Rate Year
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie recently signed into law A-3819 (S-2730), which reduces the unemployment tax rates that employers would have otherwise had to pay during the 2012 rate year (July...
Marin County Employers May Request 60-Day Extension
According to the California Employment Development Department (EDD), employers in the county of Marin directly affected by the severe rainstorms may request up to a 60-day extension of time from EDD...
Question of the Week: What Is the Impact of Not Providing a Tip Credit Notice?
This week’s question comes from Tony, a restaurant owner. I read that restaurants should obtain a signed tip credit notice from all tipped employees. What is the impact of not providing a tip credit...
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report Update for July 9, 2011
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending July 9, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 405,000, a decrease of 22,000 from the previous week’s revised...
