The US Department of Labor released its UI Solvency Report on May 13th, showing the relative solvency of each state UI trust fund in comparison to other states based on US DOL suggested standards. See the link to the report at http://workforcesecurity.doleta.gov/unemploy/docs/trustFundSolvReport.pdf Our conclusions based on the data included in the study are alarming with respect [...]
At a point in the nation’s economic recovery in which job creation has been lackluster and many employers have been reticent to create jobs because of increased regulation, the unknown impact of the ACA, and other increased costs of doing business, President Obama has once again included in his proposed budget unemployment tax increases to be [...]
The deadline to submit nominations for UI Recognition Awards for 2014 is fast approaching on March 1st. Don’t miss this opportunity to recognize your colleagues for significant contributions to Unemployment Insurance. 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 [...]