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Minnesota Unemployment Wage Base to Remain at $27,000 for 2011
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development has announced the taxable wage base for 2011. The wage base will remain at $27,000 for 2011. New Employer Tax Rates to Increase The...
Question of the Week: Are There Any Other Credit Reduction States for 2010?
This week’s question comes from Peter, a company controller. I read that Michigan is a credit reduction state for 2010. Are there any other credit reduction states for 2010? Answer: Federal law...
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report Update for November 13, 2010
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending November 13, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 439,000, an increase of 2,000 from the previous week’s revised...
Tip of the Week: Bulletproofing Your Company Employee Handbook
A clear, well-written company employee handbook is crucial to your business. Look closely at your company practices and make sure you have at least the minimum crucial types of policies in place to...
Michigan FUTA Tax Credit Reduction to Increase for 2010
According to the Unemployment Insurance Agency of the State of Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth, the FUTA tax credit reduction rate will increase from 0.3% in 2009 to 0.6%...
Colorado Solvency Surcharge Remains in Effect for 2011
The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment has announced that since the UI Trust Fund balance as a percentage of the total wages reported by ratable Colorado employers was less than zero, the...
California Announces 2011 UI, ETT, and EDI Rates
The California Employment Development Department (EDD) recently released the 2011 UI, ETT, and SDI rates. An historical compilation of prior year rates is available in Form DE 3395. 2011 UI, ETT,...
Washington Minimum Wage to Increase to $8.67 January 1, 2011
The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries announced recently that pursuant to Initiative 688, the minimum wage for the state of Washington would increase from $8.55 to $8.67 per hour...
Question of the Week: What is the Holiday Schedule for 2011?
This week’s question is from Randy, an HR Manager. We are reviewing our payroll processing schedule for 2011. What is the holiday schedule for 2011? Answer: There are two types of holidays: those on...
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report Update for November 6, 2010
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending November 6, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 435,000, a decrease of 24,000 from the previous week’s revised...
