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Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report Update for December 25, 2010
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending December 25, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 388,000, a decrease of 34,000 from the previous week’s revised...
Tip of the Week: Strategically Connecting Your Talent Needs To Your Business Goals
Over the past years, numerous economic changes have reshaped the business landscape. In turn, companies must look more closely at their current talent, their needed talent, and how to motivate the...
2010 Form W-2 Tips, Part 2, Box 1 Wages, Tips, Other Compensation
This is one in a continuing series on the 2010 Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, which employers must generally furnish to employees no later than January 31, 2011. Forms mailed on the due date are...
Kings, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Inyo, & San Diego County Employers May Request 60-Day Extension
According to the California Employment Development Department (EDD), employers in the counties of Kings, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Inyo, & San Diego directly affected by the winter storms may...
2010 Form W-2 Tips, Part 1, General Information
This is one in a continuing series on the 2010 Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, which employers must generally furnish to employees no later than January 31, 2011. Forms mailed on the due date are...
Kern, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Luis Obispo, & Tulare County Employers May Request 60-Day Extension
According to the California Employment Development Department (EDD), employers in the counties of Kern, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Luis Obispo, & Tulare directly affected by the...
Question of the Week: What is the Maximum Amount of Social Security Withholding Tax for 2011?
This week’s question comes from Adrienne, a sales manager. I normally earn in excess of the FICA limit ($106,800 in 2010 and 2011). I know the social security withholding rate has been reduced for...
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report Update for December 18, 2010
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending December 18, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 420,000, a decrease of 3,000 from the previous week’s revised...
Tip of the Week: Six HR Tips for Non-Compete Agreements
Many small businesses struggle to determine whether or not non-compete agreements are worthwhile to use. Such agreements are employment contracts designed to restrict an employee’s right to start a...
Illinois Unemployment Wage Base to Increase to $12,520
The Illinois Department of Employment Security has announced an increase in the taxable wage base for 2010. The wage base will increase from $12,520 for 2010 to $12,740 for 2011. Minimum and Maximum...
