All posts by Wayne Rottger

President Biden declared a major disaster in California due to wildfires, a crucial step in providing much-needed federal assistance to support local recovery efforts.

FUTA Credit Reductions can eliminate a portion of an employer's 5.4% FUTA tax rate credit if any states in which it operates has an outstanding balance from a Title XII advance. Read our blog for updates on states with outstanding balances.

Learn more about an update regarding the Kansas Unemployment Insurance Technology Enhancement Project temporarily affecting portal access.

Wayne Rottger recaps the biggest issues concerning unemployment insurance covered at this year's NASWA's Annual Summit.

Following a disaster, there are employer next steps to best manage federal aid including disaster unemployment assistance.

As a business owner, you know the federal unemployment tax rate affects costs. Learn how we can help you navigate your unemployment management needs.

Explore the intricate world of unemployment funding and gain a detailed understanding of who pays for it and its underlying financial dynamics.

Wayne Rottger recaps the biggest updates from this year's UWC conference including fraud news, legislative changes and more.

Read this employers guide to learn how to win your unemployment appeal hearing and maintain an accurate state tax liability.

Understand termination letter and separation notice requirements for each applicable U.S. state with this helpful guide to stay compliant.

We have seen approximately 120 different Bills related to unemployment insurance affecting claimants and their ability to collect benefits.

Here's what to expect for annual unemployment tax rate notices in New Hampshire, New Jersey, Tennessee and Vermont.

Manage poor performance and misconduct to lower unemployment costs. Discover the best practices to ensure compliance and lower expenses.

Unemployment benefit fraud is harmful for both employers and employees, but there are solutions available to reduce the risk.

Master employee offboarding, streamline transitions, ensure compliance and optimize talent management. Unlock success with an effective offboarding process.

As federal and state legislative sessions unfold, employers find themselves navigating a dynamic landscape of potential changes to unemployment taxes. This year, like many before it, has seen a flurry of activity with over 100 bills in various stages of consideration since January 1, 2024. 

Changes to unemployment tax and benefits in Connecticut may affect employers as the state seeks to address its trust fund solvency.

Changes were made in 2023 to Form IA 12.3, a separation notice New York employers must provide their employees upon termination.