Unemployment claims are a normal part of doing business; they help support employees during times of job loss. But in recent years, many employers have been facing a different challenge: fraudulent unemployment claims. These are claims made by individuals who were never your employees, or by employees who are misrepresenting their circumstances to collect benefits […]
Running a business in New Jersey comes with many responsibilities, and keeping up with state tax changes is one of the most important. In July 2025, the New Jersey Department of Labor will implement a shift to Unemployment Tax Table C, and for employers, this is good news. Why? Because this move will actually lower […]
Managing a business is full of challenges, and one of the most frustrating ones can be dealing with unemployment claims. Whether you’re going through layoffs, restructuring, or parting ways with an employee for other reasons, those departures often come with an extra cost: unemployment insurance claims. What many employers don’t realize is how easy it […]
As of July 1, 2025, New Jersey employers will see a significant change in their unemployment insurance (UI) tax obligations. The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) has announced a transition from Column D to Column C in the state’s unemployment tax table, reflecting a robust recovery in the UI Trust Fund. […]
As 2026 approaches, New York State employers must gear up for important updates to the state’s unemployment insurance system. These changes, aimed at strengthening New York’s unemployment framework, will impact business budgeting and compliance. Here’s a clear overview of the key changes and their implications for your organization. Maximum Weekly Benefit Increase Effective October 2026, […]
Managing business costs is a constant balancing act, and many employers don’t realize that unemployment insurance (UI) taxes can quietly drain thousands of dollars from their bottom line each year. The good news? With the right strategy and with expert Unemployment Cost Control Services, companies can take charge of this often-overlooked expense and save big. […]
As a business owner in Texas, you’re constantly navigating complex regulations, tax requirements, and cost-saving opportunities. One lesser-known—but highly impactful—option from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is the Voluntary Contribution program. At first glance, the idea of voluntarily giving the state more money might seem confusing, even counterproductive. But when used wisely, this strategy can […]
At Dunn Corporate Resources, we are proud to announce that we have been honored with the prestigious SIDES Award for Outstanding Performance in Unemployment Claims Response by the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) for the 9th consecutive year. This remarkable achievement highlights our steadfast commitment to excellence, innovation, and client success in unemployment […]
Running a business in New York comes with its fair share of financial juggling, and unemployment insurance (UI) taxes are one of those balls you don’t want to drop. If you’re looking for a smart way to keep more money in your pocket, voluntary contributions to the state’s UI fund might just be your secret […]
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 […]
Unemployment costs can significantly impact a company’s financial stability if not managed efficiently. By implementing strategic policies andleveraging Unemployment Cost Control Services, businesses can reduce expenses, optimize Tax Savings for Businesses, and improve their bottom line. Effective Unemployment Claims Management and proactive Workforce Management strategies help minimize unnecessary unemployment claims and associated costs. Below are […]
In a significant development for New Jersey employers, the state is transitioning its unemployment tax table from Table E to Table D. This shift aims to reflect the improving economic conditions and the stabilization of the unemployment insurance (UI) trust fund. As of July 24, 2024, however, the new tax rate notices have yet to […]
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 […]
As an employer, managing unemployment insurance claims can be a time-consuming and costly process. Fortunately, unemployment cost control services can help employers reduce the burden and costs associated with unemployment claims. Here are just a few of the benefits of using an unemployment cost control service: In summary, unemployment cost control services can provide significant […]
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 […]
Responding to unemployment claims is crucial to lowering an employer’s unemployment costs. Even if the claim filed is a layoff or a non-contestable claim, it is still critical that these claims get responded to. Often, employers do not realize that non-response to claims can cause loss of appeal rights in the future – should the […]
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 […]
New York Unemployment Tax Rates Released Attention employers of New York: The state of New York has released the 2018 unemployment tax rate notices. You should expect to see these notices come in the mail late February to Early March. New York has shifted the tax tables for the 2018 year, creating a favorable rate […]
In today’s world everything revolves around technology. Information is transferred over the web in all types of industries. With the ongoing progress being made to streamline work by utilizing online capabilities, one would think that unemployment claims would be processed online rather than by paper claim forms, however the government isn’t as quick as […]
How to lower your unemployment tax rate: Two things in life are certain: Death and Taxes. Whether it is income tax, sales tax, property tax, etc. you still have to pay it! The good new is – some taxes are controllable and even minimizable. Employers are all too familiar with with the effects of taxes […]
Employee or Independent Contractor? Deciding whether an individual is an employee or an independent contractor can be difficult. This is a recurring question whenever employers are determining how to treat payments for services. The IRS outlines three categories to help define the degree of control that an employer has and the independence that an individual […]
Tennessee Releases 2017-2018 Tax Rate Notice TENNESSEE EMPLOYERS: The state has recently mailed out the unemployment tax rate notice for the taxable year 2017-2018. This year the state is using premium rate table six to assign tax rates to employers. Are you sure that the numbers on the tax rate notice is correct? Should your […]
Unemployment Tip – Document, Document, Document! Unemployment claims can be difficult to win, especially if the issue at hand is a discharge. Each state can be a little different in terms of laws and regulations, however they all require one thing in common: documentation. These days, it isn’t enough just to tell the state that […]
New Jersey Releases Unemployment and Disability Tax Rate Notice On July 28th New Jersey mailed out the tax rate notice for the taxable year 2017-2018. This notice contains the tax rates for both unemployment and disability. The minimum unemployment tax rate is 0.5% and the maximum tax rate is 5.8%. The state is using the […]
Update: New I-9 Form Released On July 17, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a new Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. The new Form I-9 is available on the USCIS website: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central. Employers will be able to use this revised version immediately. Employers can continue using the Form I-9 with a revision […]
Voluntary Short Term Disability: Give your Employees the Option to “Buy Up” The following is a true story. Joan was an employee at a large local hospital in New Jersey. When she was presented with the opportunity to elect various voluntary benefits to enhance her company benefits plan, she participated in many of them. Her […]
Case Study – Saving a client 36% through a Private Disability Plan The unemployment tax rate is not the only tax rate that Dunn Corporate Resources (DCR) helps employers reduce. The majority of our employers are unaware that savings are available in other areas such as temporary disability. (In New Jersey, “TDB” is the term […]
You can Save on SDI with a Private Plan The experts disagree. The odds of an employee suffering a disability of three or more months sometime in their career range from 20% on the low end to 80%. Regardless of the actual odds, it is almost a certainty that disability will have a major impact […]
What is the taxable wage base? The taxable wage base is one of the key components in determining how much an employer will have to pay in unemployment taxes over the course of a year. Taxable wages vary from state to state, but generally there is a “cap” known as the taxable wage base, where […]
Vermont Employers: The Vermont Department of Labor has mailed out UI Tax Rate Notices on June 23, 2017. These new rates will be effective for July 1, 2017 as the state of Vermont operates on a fiscal year for unemployment. This means that your new rates will be applied for your quarterly filing due […]
What is a voluntary contribution? Simply stated, a voluntary contribution is a way of “buying down” your tax rate in order to produce a savings over the course of a year. By making a voluntary contribution payment, an employer will reduce their tax rate by a single bracket or sometimes two depending on the tax […]
What is a Benefit Charge? To fully understand the full impact of benefit charges, we must first understand exactly what a benefit charge is. When someone applies for unemployment and then gets deemed eligible to collect unemployment benefits, they are then paid out money. In some cases, the State will even pay out unemployment benefits […]
