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NASWA’s 2022 Legislative Priorities include changes for Unemployment Insurance
by Wayne Rottger on June 7, 2022
Recently the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) released its list of 2022 Legislative Priorities. These advocacy issues are published annually on behalf of
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2022 SIDES Conference
by Wayne Rottger on May 18, 2022
Our Vice President of UI Tax Services, Wayne Rottger, recently attended the State Information Data Exchange System (SIDES) Conference in St. Louis, MO. The conference
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Managing Unemployment Insurance Fraud
by Vikki Chaffin on May 6, 2022
Instances of unemployment insurance fraud have always been common, but the circumstances created by the pandemic have led to increased fraudulent activities, diverting public funds
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Reasons for Contesting Unemployment Benefits
by Vikki Chaffin on April 21, 2022
When an employee is laid off, fired, or voluntarily quits, they can apply for unemployment insurance to get assistance while looking for another job. However,
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Participate or Not in An Unemployment Hearing
by Jeffrey Miller on April 11, 2022
We are often asked by clients whether attending an unemployment hearing is the smart choice. To make this decision, the employer must consider multiple factors
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How to Handle Unemployment Compensation Costs
by Susan Crosby on March 7, 2022
An increasing number of unemployment claims and rising unemployment insurance rates can pose a serious threat to any company’s bottom line. Depending on the state
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Unemployment Insurance During the Pandemic
by Judith Snyder on March 2, 2022
Unemployment insurance has been a crucial element of the U.S. government’s response to the challenges of the global pandemic. As employees across the country demanded
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Understanding COBRA Health Insurance
by Judith Snyder on February 25, 2022
Health insurance is one of the most important benefits employers can provide for their employees. COBRA, or Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, is
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Alabama HB 1X Improves State UI Trust Fund Balance
by Wayne Rottger on February 2, 2022
In a bill signed by Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, the Alabama state unemployment trust fund will be replenished with funds from
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Texas releases Unemployment Details regarding Vaccination Requirements
by Pamela Kiel on December 20, 2021
As of December 8, 2021, the Texas Workforce Commission released a letter to employers regarding Executive Order GA-40 stating that “no entity in Texas can
