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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...
Tip of the Week: Employers in Massachusetts Prohibited from Asking About Criminal History on Job Applications
Effective November 4, 2010, employers in Massachusetts are prohibited from asking about criminal history on most job applications. In some limited situations, employers will still be able to ask...
Vermont Minimum Wage to Increase to $8.15 January 1, 2011
The Vermont Department of Labor announced recently that pursuant to Title 21 of the Vermont Statutes, Annotated §384, the minimum wage for the state of Vermont will increase from $8.06 to $8.15 per...
Thanksgiving Day Holiday May Require Change in Processing Schedule
Thursday, November 25, 2010 will be Thanksgiving Day, a federal holiday. The offices of Vision Payroll will close Thanksgiving Eve, November 24 at 3 pm EST and re-open Friday November 26. Most banks...
Wisconsin Unemployment Wage Base to Increase to $13,000 for 2011
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development has announced an increase in the taxable wage base for 2011. The wage base will increase from $12,000 for 2010 to $13,000 for 2011. Under Wisconsin...
Unemployment Rate Steady at 9.6 Percent in October
Nonfarm payroll employment increased by 151,000 in October, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 9.6%, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported recently. Since December 2009, nonfarm payroll...
Question of the Week: How Many Hours Do We Need to Pay for Work on the Third Shift This Saturday Night?
This week’s question comes from Meg, an HR manager. We have a third shift that works from 11 pm to 7 am the following day. Some of the workers will work this Saturday night into Sunday. How many...
