Jun 6, 2016 | Blog, News & Press
After the infamous recession of 2010, Wisconsin had a $1.3 billion deficit in their Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund, but due to an improved economy and beneficial changes for employers, Wisconsin has bounced back and now has a $1 billion balance in their Fund. This...
Jun 2, 2016 | News & Press
CA considering elimination of Reasonable Assurance cost protections, meets with opposition. This is a potentially damaging “budget buster” if passed. One to watch! Click here to read the story: California lawmakers consider summer unemployment benefits...
Jun 2, 2016 | News & Press
The national unemployment rate remained at 5 percent in April 2016. Unemployment has lingered at this rate since September. In Massachusetts, statewide average unemployment is down, at 3.9 percent. Specifically, unemployment in the city of Springfield fell to 7.2...
May 29, 2016 | News & Press
Illinois unemployment rates still highest in the nation and Amazon tax credits not expected to provide a viable long term growth strategy: $2 million per year in tax breaks buys 2,000 new Amazon jobs for Illinois | Illinois Policy | Illinois’ comeback story...
May 29, 2016 | News & Press
If you are an Illinois employer, reducing your unemployment costs is now more critical than ever! UTCA averages 1 year reductions of 55%! Under Rauner, Illinois unemployment rate becomes highest in nation
May 26, 2016 | Blog, News & Press
Fall River, Massachusetts – Small business owners gathered at the Fall River Chamber of Commerce and Industry to talk about the challenges facing their industry. They listed Unemployment Insurance as a challenge to being able to find the employees they need to...
