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Unemployment Rate Fell to 10.0 Percent in November
The unemployment rate edged down to 10.0% in November, and nonfarm payroll employment was essentially unchanged (-11,000), the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported recently. In the prior 3 months,...
Question of the Week: Do Employees Claiming Exemption from Withholding Need to File a New Form W-4 for 2010?
This week’s question comes from Shawn, an HR director. We have several employees claiming exemption from federal withholding. Do employees claiming exemption from withholding need to file a new Form...
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report Update for November 28, 2009
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending November 28, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 457,000, a decrease of 5,000 from the previous week’s revised...
Tip of the Week: IRS Reduces Standard Mileage Rate to 50 Cents per Mile
The standard mileage rates for the use of automobiles beginning January 1, 2010 will be 50 cents per mile for business miles driven and 16.5 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes the...
North Dakota Unemployment Wage Base to Increase to $24,700
The Job Service North Dakota has announced an increase in the taxable wage base for 2010. The wage base will increase from $23,700 for 2009 to $24,700 for 2010. Contact Vision Payroll if you have...
North Carolina Unemployment Wage Base to Increase to $19,700
The Employment Security Commission of North Carolina has announced an increase in the taxable wage base for 2010. The wage base will increase from $19,300 for 2009 to $19,700 for 2010. Contact...
New Jersey Unemployment Wage Base to Increase to $29,700
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development has announced the wage base for New Jersey unemployment insurance, temporary disability insurance, and family leave insurance will...
Alaska Unemployment Wage Base to Increase to $34,100
The Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development has announced an increase in the taxable wage base for 2010. The wage base will increase from $32,700 for 2009 to $34,100 for 2010. Contact...
Question of the Week: How Much Time Do We Need to Process a Bonus Payroll?
This week’s question comes from Abby, a company vice-president. We’re planning to give out bonuses to our employees. How much time do we need to process a bonus payroll? Answer: Vision Payroll...
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report Update for November 21, 2009
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending November 21, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 466,000, a decrease of 35,000 from the previous week’s revised...
