Wayne Rottger is an accomplished professional with over 30 years of experience in the unemployment management and consulting industry. His expertise spans claims administration, client onboarding and management, customer success, tax account auditing and modeling, and consulting on complex corporate structure changes. Wayne’s ability to guide clients through the intricacies of unemployment tax statutes and regulations has been instrumental in helping them make critical decisions.

In 2020, Wayne joined Experian Employer Solutions as the Vice President of Unemployment Tax. His deep understanding of the industry led to the creation of his current role as Product Intelligence Manager, in which he monitors and reports on state and federal legislative changes, conducts informative webinars related to unemployment claims and tax, and provides thought leadership for various HR and Payroll Associations across the country. Prior to Experian, Wayne worked with other third-party agents, including Equifax Workforce Solutions and TALX Corporation to name a few.

Wayne’s strength lies in presenting complex, industry-specific intel in an understandable manner. He has successfully assisted clients across various industries, providing clarity and insights. Wayne holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Public Relations from the University of Central Missouri.

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Do’s and Don’ts with State Unemployment Insurance Portals

Experian Employer Services works extensively with states and has seen how technology has changed and improved this industry. Sometimes that is a positive change such as the State Information Data Exchange System (SIDES).

February 7, 2024 by Wayne Rottger
Unemployment Insurance Effects for Employers

Read on to learn more about unemployment insurance effects for your business and what actions to take for improving compliance.

October 31, 2023 by Wayne Rottger
Labor Strikes and Unemployment Benefits: Lessons From the UAW Strike

With the UAW on strike in three states, it's crucial to review how strike-related unemployment affects unemployment benefits for employers and employees.

October 19, 2023 by Wayne Rottger
New Funding to Modernize Unemployment Insurance Systems in These States

18 states and the Virgin Islands are set to receive funding to modernize their state unemployment insurance systems. Here's how that affects employers.

October 6, 2023 by Wayne Rottger
Connecticut Department of Labor Issues Guidance on Public Acts 21-200 & 22-67

Connecticut passed Public Acts 21-200 & 22-67 to help with repayment of a Title XII advance and shore up its unemployment trust fund.

October 5, 2023 by Wayne Rottger
Colorado Department of Labor to Launch New Portal

Employers and third-party agents operating in Colorado have a new portal to manage their unemployment accounts.

September 27, 2023 by Wayne Rottger
Responding to Unemployment Claims Related to Maui Wildfires

NASWA has several recommendations for employers to maintain compliance while managing unemployment claims related to Maui wildfires.

August 18, 2023 by Wayne Rottger
Understanding Unemployment Insurance Tax Rates

Improve your understanding of unemployment insurance tax rates to responsibly control the costs associated with this payroll tax.

April 4, 2023 by Wayne Rottger
Unemployment Compensation in Washington

Learn about different aspects of Washington state UI to stay compliant and control UI costs in a more effective way.

March 28, 2023 by Wayne Rottger
Managing Unemployment Insurance Cost

Learn about effective ways to manage your unemployment insurance cost, improve employee retention and upgrade your human resource practices.

March 21, 2023 by Wayne Rottger
How to Manage Unemployment Insurance

Learn how unemployment insurance affects employers across the country and what you can do to avoid UI overpayments and minimize costs.

January 31, 2023 by Wayne Rottger
New Unemployment Tax Rates Arriving for 2023

States are notifying employers of new unemployment tax rates for 2023. Learn how this may affect your taxes, and steps you can take to reduce your rate.

December 21, 2022 by Wayne Rottger
Unemployment Compensation in Pennsylvania

Learn about different aspects of Pennsylvania unemployment compensation to stay compliant, and control UI costs in a more effective way.

November 17, 2022 by Wayne Rottger
How to Reduce Your Ohio Unemployment Employer Tax Risk

This guide to UI employer liability and employee eligibility can help you reduce your Ohio unemployment employer tax risk and maintain compliance.

November 10, 2022 by Wayne Rottger
Illinois UI Employer Liability and Employee Eligibility

Learn more about UI employer liability and employee eligibility in Illinois to stay compliant with both state and federal regulations and reduce unnecessary costs.

November 1, 2022 by Wayne Rottger
Watch: Changes to UI Tax Rate Forecasting Post-Pandemic

This webinar provides best practices for projecting your future UI tax rate and how to adapt to a new tax landscape changed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

October 26, 2022 by Wayne Rottger
FUTA Credit Reduction Imminent in These States for Next Year

A FUTA credit reduction is imminent in these states for 2023, which would mean higher taxes for employers operating in these jurisdictions.

October 24, 2022 by Wayne Rottger
UI Employer Liability in Texas

Learn more about UI employer liability in Texas and employee eligibility to successfully navigate through this state’s system and stay compliant.

September 28, 2022 by Wayne Rottger

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The Experian Services Insights blog focuses on providing updates and solutions for HR teams, business owners, tax pros and compliance officers looking to navigate complex regulatory landscapes while optimizing their workforce management processes. Some important topics include payroll tax, unemployment, income & employment verification, compliance, and improving the overall employee experience.