The Bureau of Labor Statistics released its monthly Employment Situation Summary showing that the U.S. unemployment rate dropped to 3.7% in September, the lowest it has been since December 1969. The unemployment rate has fallen steadily since 2009 when it peaked at 10%. 134,000 jobs were created in September, in professional and business services, health
Employers Edge is pleased to announce that Norma Kelley has joined our team as the Director of Enhanced Tax Services. Norma has over thirty years of experience handling complex unemployment tax matters involving mergers and acquisitions as well as independent contractor issues. Norma’s focus will be on enhancing the current tax services provided by Employers
Strategic Services on Unemployment & Workers’ Compensation, or UWC, now has an Unemployment Fiscal data Research Report for 2008 to 2017 available. This report provides state and national tax benefit amounts, and contains insightful data into how different states compare in terms of unemployment tax rates and benefit costs. Some of the data covered includes
The 2018 National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO) annual conference in Phoenix Arizona was a huge success, and we are thankful for our clients and attendees that stopped by our booth. A Professional Employers Organization (PEO) provides extensive human resource solutions for small and mid-size businesses. Businesses that work with a PEO grow an estimated
The emergence of companies like Uber and Doordash has blurred the lines between employee and independent contractor. These companies have contributed to what is referred to as the “gig economy” because of the nature of the work. Individuals working for these companies can choose when and how often they work using an app to log
We are honored to announce that Employers Edge’s own Pamela Drake has been selected for the 2018 Outstanding Chapter Achievement Award from the American Society for Healthcare Human Resource Administration (ASHHRA). The purpose of the Outstanding Chapter Achievement Award is to recognize an HR professional from each affiliated chapter whose significant contributions advance the health
The State of California recently retired their Title XII loan, which at one point exceeded $8 billion. Title XII loans were made available to States following the Great Recession, which began in 2007. The Title XII loans allowed States to continue paying Unemployment Insurance claims during the recession. In exchange for receiving these loans, States
We had an incredible time at SHRM 2018 in Chicago. With over 17,000 paid attendees, this world renowned HR event offered unparalleled learning and networking opportunities. Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth. It is our great honor to help you maintain your edge with our award winning unemployment cost control, employment verification and
Employers have an important role in promoting the health and safety of employees and managing risks in the workplace. As we are all aware, the use and abuse of opioid painkillers has emerged as a critical issue, reaching beyond the stereotypes of “addicts and drug seekers.“ From 1999 to 2013, the amount of prescription opioids