The Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Board of Review has implemented significant updates to its hearing procedures. These changes will directly impact how employers manage claims, control costs, and protect their unemployment tax rates. Dunn Corporate Resources participated as a stakeholder throughout this process, helping ensure that the final regulations reflect the practical realities employers face every […]

UI SIDES, Unemployment Insurance State Information Data Exchange System, is a web based system that allows Third Party Administrators to electronically process information requests from UI agencies. Basically, this means that UI requests can now be centrally processed regardless of the state, and the paperwork is eliminated! In order to qualify for UI SIDES, you […]

In an age where technology is the backbone of business operations, the recent CDK Global outage serves as a stark reminder of how vulnerable companies can be to unexpected disruptions. CDK Global, a prominent provider of IT and digital marketing solutions for the automotive industry, experienced a significant outage that affected thousands of businesses. This […]

In the fast-paced world of automotive sales and service, managing costs while maintaining high-quality operations is a constant challenge. One area that often gets overlooked is unemployment insurance costs. Auto groups, with their dynamic staffing needs and high turnover rates, can significantly benefit from specialized unemployment cost control services. Dunn Corporate Resources, a leader in […]

We at Dunn Corporate Resources are thrilled to announce that, for the seventh consecutive year, we have triumphed in the prestigious SIDES Awards, recognizing outstanding performance in partnership with the USDOL. This accolade reaffirms our commitment to excellence and innovation in labor market information exchange. At the core of our success lies a relentless dedication […]

In an effort to improve Connecticut’s Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund solvency following the COVID-19 pandemic, the legislature passed Public Acts 21-200 and 22-67, to implement reforms that were achieved through a collaborative effort of business and labor. Changes to the tax and benefit system, plus the inclusion of indexing various tax and benefits measures, […]

The state of New Jersey has recently passed a new law (P.L. 2022, Chapter 120) that requires all employers to report certain information to the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) when an employee is separated from their job. The new reporting obligations include submitting specific information, through electronic means, about the […]

Tax Accounts for Remote Employees As more and more companies adopt remote work policies, it is important for employers to understand the tax implications of having employees work remotely. One important aspect of this is setting up withholding tax accounts for remote employees. In this article, we will discuss the reasons why employers need to […]

If you’ve been notified that one of your employees has requested an unemployment hearing, it’s important to take the time to prepare in order to give yourself the best chance of a successful outcome. Here are some tips to help you get ready: By following these tips, you can give yourself the best chance of […]

The US Department of Labor has issued 2021 Fiscal Year data which breaks down the improper payments by state including improper payment percentages and total dollar amounts.  These overpayment rates are staggering with Virginia and Florida topping the charts at and 49% and 48% respectively.  To put this in perspective, if an employer was charged […]

New Jersey has released the new unemployment tax rates effective July 1, 2021. NJ tax rates are determined with schedule C where the minimum tax rate is 0.50% and the maximum tax rate is 5.80%.  The new Employer rate remains at 2.80%.  Tax rates have increased from last year where the State used schedule B, […]

Over the past month we have seen an extraordinary increase in fraudulent unemployment claims in the state of Pennsylvania. If a fraudulent claim is filed on behalf of you or one of your employees, the following steps are recommended:

Fraudulent unemployment claims are all too common in the era of COVID-19. With the additional money involved with unemployment, it is becoming lucrative for scammers to file as many fraudulent claims as possible. Consequently, many people have fallen victim to fraudulent unemployment claim filings. The IRS has released the below guidance for impacted victims who […]

The state of Florida recently released the unemployment tax rate notice for the taxable year 2021.  The maximum tax rate is .054 (5.4%) and the minimum rate is .0029 (0.29%).   The taxable wage base is $7,000 per employee.  It is imperative that employers review the figures used in the calculation of this tax rate.  Throughout […]

Employers in Wisconsin are now required to inform all employees about the availability of unemployment insurance (UI) at termination. Providing this information is required regardless of the circumstances of separation (including when an employee quits) and even if the employee won’t be eligible for UI. The information may be provided by letter, email, or text […]

Many States will start paying the enhanced benefit of $300 additional on top of normal benefits. Claimants will need to receive at least $100 per week in state unemployment benefits to be eligible for the additional $300. The states that are currently approved for the extra $300 are: Alabama Alaska California Colorado Connecticut Georgia Idaho […]

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The US DOL released guidelines available to all States as to how unemployment matters should be approached with regard to COVID-19. There are a few main scenarios: Some states are considering non-charging provisions to employers in the context of the COVID-19 virus, however there has not been any official announcements. For more information on how […]

How can your nonprofit organization avoid the high cost of the State Unemployment Insurance taxes?  Consider altering the method by which you fulfill that unemployment responsibility to a method that allows greater financial control.  Dunn Corporate Resources has partnered with First Nonprofit, a leader in UI funding programs for non-profits, to offer the highest possible […]

Dunn Corporate Resources is excited to be speaking at the CFMA Conference on Thursday February 7th, 2019.  We will be speaking to an audience of top employers in the construction industry providing insights on how to handle unemployment matters and lower unemployment tax costs.   Unemployment is prevalent in the construction industry, especially when projects […]

NJ Changes Unemployment Law Regarding Misconduct   The state of New Jersey has enacted new language to the unemployment law pertaining to penalties associated with misconduct, and the proof needed by an employer.  The language in this new law can be difficult to understand, so we will try to break it down as simply as possible. […]

NEW JERSEY RELEASES UNEMPLOYMENT AND DISABILITY TAX RATE NOTICE New Jersey will be mailing out the unemployment tax rate notice for the taxable year 2018-2019. This notice contains the tax rates for both unemployment and disability. The minimum unemployment tax rate is 0.4% and the maximum tax rate is 5.4%. The state is using tax […]

DCR Wins SIDES Award 2 Years Straight! Dunn Corporate Resources is proud to accept the prestigious award presented by NASWA in partnership with the Department of Labor!  This award recognizes a select few unemployment cost control vendors who achieve outstanding performance on the SIDES system. We were presented with this award at the annual SIDES […]