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Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report Update for October 30, 2010
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending October 30, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 457,000, an increase of 20,000 from the previous week’s revised...
Tip of the Week: Technologies to Improve Remote Workforce Communications
Technological advances have evolved to help employers enhance their operations, become more cost-efficient, and become more engaged with their workers. If you employ a remote workforce, technology...
IRS Announces 2011 SEP Compensation Limitation
In IR-2010-108, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced the 2011 compensation limitation for Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) plans. Under §408(k)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, SEP...
IRS Announces Adjustments to SIMPLE Plan Limits for 2011
In IR-2010-108, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced cost-of-living adjustments to the limits on SIMPLE plan contributions for 2011. The limitation for SIMPLE plans is codified in...
IRS Announces 401(k), 403(b), and 457(e)(15) Deferral Limits for 2011
In IR-2010-108, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced the limits on deferral contributions for 2011 under §401(k), §403(b), and §457(e)(15). These limitations are codified in those sections...
IRS Announces 2011 Retirement Plan Contribution and Compensation Limitations
In IR-2010-108, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that for 2011 the compensation limitation will remain at $245,000 under §401(a)(17), §404(l), §408(k)(3)(C), and §408(k)(6)(D)(ii) of the...
Question of the Week: What Are the 2011 Highly Compensated Employee Limits?
This week’s question comes from Cristina, a company president. We’re doing some planning for next year. What are the 2011 Highly Compensated Employee Limits? IRS Releases 2011 Highly Compensated...
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report Update for October 23, 2010
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending October 23, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 434,000, a decrease of 21,000 from the previous week’s revised...
Tip of the Week: 5 Tips on Working with Remote Workers
Hiring remote workers has grown more common and can provide significant benefits for many businesses. Understanding how to manage your employees during this workforce trend is crucial in maintaining...
Placer County Employers May Request 60-Day Extension
According to the California Employment Development Department (EDD), employers in the county of Placer directly affected by the Roseville fire may request up to a 60-day extension of time from EDD...
