Blog
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report Update for October 31, 2009
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending October 31, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 512,000, a decrease of 20,000 from the previous week’s revised...
Tip of the Week: Review the Pandemic Illness Guide Now to Prepare for the 2009-2010 H1N1 Influenza Season
The US Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has developed updated guidance for employers of all sizes to use as they develop or review and...
Washington Minimum Wage Remains Unchanged for 2010
The Washington Department of Labor and Industries announced recently that pursuant to Revised Code of Washington §49.46.020, the minimum wage for the state of Washington will remain at $8.55 per...
Montana Minimum Wage Remains Unchanged for 2010
The Montana Department of Labor and Industry announced recently that pursuant to Montana Code Annotated 39-3-409, the minimum wage for the state of Montana will remain at $7.25 per hour. The law...
Hawai‘i Unemployment Wage Base to Increase to $37,800
Director Darwin Ching of the Hawai‘i Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR) has announced an increase in the taxable wage base for 2010. The wage base will increase from $13,000 for...
Louisiana Unemployment Wage Base to Increase to $7,700
The Louisiana Workforce Commission has announced an increase in the taxable wage base for 2010. The wage base will increase from $7,000 for 2009 to $7,700 for 2010. Contact Vision Payroll if you...
Question of the Week: How Do I Opt Out of Filing Form 944?
This week’s question comes from Rick, a restaurant owner. I started my business in June of this year. Since I didn’t have a big payroll in June, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently informed...
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report Update for October 24, 2009
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending October 24, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 530,000, a decrease of 1,000 from the previous week’s unrevised...
Tip of the Week: IRS Announces Web-based Retirement Plans Navigator
In News Release IR-2009-091, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced the release of its new web-based IRS Retirement Plans Navigator to help small businesses find retirement plan information....
San Bernardino County Employers May Request 60-Day Extension
According to the California Employment Development Department (EDD), employers in the county of San Bernardino directly affected by the damage resulting from the “Sheep Fire” may request up to a...
