Drug Tests and Unemployment Compensation

The House has passed a resolution (H.J. Res. 42), sponsored by Rep. Kevin Brady (R-Texas) expressing disapproval of a Labor Department rule restricting state government from requiring drug testing for those applying for unemployment compensation. The vote, on Feb. 15,...

Meghan Avery Promoted to Director of Operations

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Unemployment Tax Control Associates, Inc. (UTCA), a national unemployment insurance service provider based in Springfield, Mass., with an office in Boston, today announced the promotion of Meghan Avery to director of operations. The announcement...

Does a Low Unemployment Rate Equal Higher Wages?

With the national unemployment rate remaining below 5 percent, many wonder if pay rates will increase as businesses begin competing for available skilled workers. According to Marcia Miceli, Professor of Management at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of...