There have been some positive developments with respect to the extension of WOTC over the past several weeks. Both of the tax writing committees have become more focused on the business tax extenders, including WOTC. The Select Revenues Subcommittee of the House Committee on Ways and Means held its second hearing on the extenders at [...]
Service Bulletins
Louisiana Clients: Important New Requirement Regarding Form LWC 77, Separation Notice Alleging Disqualification
June 18th, 2012
Recent legislation requires Louisiana employers to submit a state separation notice to the Louisiana Workforce Commission whenever an employee terminates for a reason that would potentially disqualify him/her from receiving UI benefits, such as a discharge for misconduct, a quit without good cause connected with the work, or a labor dispute. Failure to submit this [...]
Florida Unemployment Claims Response Alert
June 14th, 2012
The deadline for responding to a Florida UI claim can be confusing. Employers are often given a shorter time frame to respond with information affecting eligibility than the official deadline shown on the claim form. By statute, an employer is granted twenty (20) days to submit information to the state UI agency (the Florida Department [...]