Unemployment Insurance

FUTA Tax Increases for 2015 in California, Connecticut, Ohio and the Virgin Islands

By |2015-11-13T15:36:33+00:00November 13th, 2015|Categories: Unemployment Insurance|Tags: |

The US Department of Labor has released its determinations with respect to the FUTA offset credit, BCR Waiver Requests, and FUTA rates for 2015. FUTA taxes in Connecticut are the highest in the country at $189 per employee instead of the normal $42 per employee because the state chose not to request a waiver of the [...]

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New WIOA State and Local Workforce Boards Must Have Business Majorities and State Workforce Agency Representation

By |2015-04-16T19:50:13+00:00April 16th, 2015|Categories: Unemployment Insurance|Tags: , |

The US Department of Labor has begun to release operating instructions to implement the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) starting with the appointment of state and local workforce development boards. See instructions released at http://wdr.doleta.gov/directives/attach/TEGL/TEGL_27-14.pdf The following activities must be completed by July 1, 2015 The Governor must appoint a WIOA-compliant State Board States that [...]

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City of Phoenix seeking Unemployment Cost Management and Other Services

By |2015-04-16T21:22:58+00:00April 6th, 2015|Categories: Unemployment Insurance|Tags: |

The City of Phoenix, Human Resources Department, is requesting proposals from one or more qualified Proposers to provide employment and wage verification services, Form I-9 verification services, and unemployment cost management services.  The detailed Request for Proposal (RFP) can be found on the City of Phoenix web page at the following link:  https://www.phoenix.gov/solicitations/307.  Proposers may provide [...]

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Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Regulations Released for Comment

By |2015-04-16T21:17:44+00:00April 6th, 2015|Categories: Unemployment Insurance|Tags: , |

The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking has been released for implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act; Joint Rule for Unified and Combined State Plans, Performance Accountability, and the One-Stop System Joint Provisions; Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (joint NPRM with the Departments of Education and Labor) and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act; Notice of Proposed [...]

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TRIA Extension Signed by President Available On-line

By |2015-01-16T20:32:52+00:00January 12th, 2015|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: |

On January 12th President Obama signed the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2015. The act as signed may be accessed on line at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-114hr26enr/pdf/BILLS-114hr26enr.pdf UWC worked with a broad based business coalition in support of the legislation to expedite its passage after Congress did not enact the extension last year

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National UI Recognition Awards Nominations for 2015

By |2015-01-16T19:10:06+00:00January 6th, 2015|Categories: Unemployment Insurance|Tags: |

Each year we accept nominations for awards to individuals who have had a profound impact on the Unemployment Insurance system as researchers, policy leaders and contributors to the integrity of the program. UWC accepts nominations for consideration and announces the awards at the annual National Unemployment Insurance Issues conference. The conference is hosted by the National [...]

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UWC Files Comments on Proposed US DOL Drug Testing Rules for UI Applicants

By |2014-12-05T20:08:42+00:00December 5th, 2014|Categories: Unemployment Insurance|Tags: |

UWC today filed comments in response to Proposed Rules filed by US DOL on October 19, 2014 with respect to the interpretation of the circumstances under which a state UI administrative agency would be permitted to test applicants for unemployment compensation as a condition of eligibility for being paid unemployment compensation(See Attached). Comments are due to [...]

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US DOL Announces Series of Webinars on the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Implementation – Seeks Stakeholder Input

By |2014-08-25T20:22:30+00:00August 25th, 2014|Categories: Unemployment Insurance|Tags: |

On August 15th, US DOL announced a series of webinars to engage the public in implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). The Act was signed into law by President Obama on July 22, 2014. The full announcement can be found at http://wdr.doleta.gov/directives/attach/TEN/TEN_6-14.pdf Employers, states and their representatives are encouraged to participate in these [...]

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Connecticut FUTA Taxes Increasing Due to State Decision Not to Seek BCR Add On Tax Waiver

By |2014-07-02T18:50:21+00:00July 1st, 2014|Categories: Unemployment Insurance|Tags: |

As of July 1st the state of Connecticut had not submitted a request for waiver of the Benefit Cost Rate (BCR) Add On tax increase to the Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA). Without a waiver, the FUTA  will automatically increase Federal Unemployment Tax rates for employers with employees in Connecticut. The waiver request is due under federal [...]

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Senate Likely to Pass Expanded Work Opportunity Tax Credit Next Week

By |2014-05-15T14:38:05+00:00May 15th, 2014|Categories: Unemployment Insurance|Tags: |

The EXPIRE Act is expected to pass the Senate next week with an expansion of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)included. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden indicated in a statement on the floor of the Senate that “the WOTC can help small businesses hire an even greater number of struggling Americans. First, it’ll do more [...]

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