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Question of the Week: Where Can I Find the Levy Exemption Amounts for 2010?
This week’s question comes from Sherri, a payroll director. We have many employees with levies on their paychecks, I know we need to change the calculation if an employee provides a change in...
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report Update for December 19, 2009
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending December 19, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 452,000, a decrease of 28,000 from the previous week’s...
Tip of the Week: A Little Strategic HR for Bigger Business Success
2009 is quickly coming to a close and many small business owners and executives like you are reflecting on the performance of the current year and already planning for 2010 and beyond. With the...
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 $12,300 for 2009 to $12,520 for 2010. Contact Vision...
New Year’s Day Holiday May Require Change in Processing Schedule
Friday, January 1, 2010 will be New Year’s Day, a federal holiday. The offices of Vision Payroll will close New Year’s Eve, December 31 at 2 pm EST and re-open Monday January 4. Most banks will also...
Idaho Unemployment Wage Base to Increase to $33,300
The Idaho Department of Labor has announced an increase in the taxable wage base for 2010. The wage base will increase from $33,200 for 2009 to $33,300 for 2010. Contact Vision Payroll if you have...
Washington Unemployment Wage Base to Increase to $36,800
The Washington Employment Security Department has announced an increase in the taxable wage base for 2010. The wage base will increase from $35,700 for 2009 to $36,800 for 2010. Contact Vision...
Question of the Week: What Are the Penalties for Not Having Health Insurance in 2010?
This week’s question comes from Janine, an office manager. We are a Massachusetts employer with some employees who have chosen not to participate in the company health insurance plan. What are the...
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report Update for December 12, 2009
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending December 12, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 480,000, an increase of 7,000 from the previous week’s revised...
Tip of the Week: Preparing for Pandemic Illness at Work
During this flu season, especially with H1N1 in mind, many employers are concerned with how to properly prepare for potential pandemic illness debilitating their employees and their business. There...
