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Top 5 Reasons Not to Collect Unemployment It has been a long, long year. There isn’t a doubt. Through the turmoil, many had to enter into the world of unemployment – which is there to support individuals during times like … Continued
Congress recently overturned a regulation passed in 2012 which narrowly defined when states could drug test applicants for unemployment insurance. This 2012 rule only permitted drug testing in two circumstances. When an unemployed worker lost their job due to illegal use of drugs … Continued
Although Employment Security reports that Washington State now has more jobs than before the recession started, we know there are far too many people this economy has left behind: the long-term unemployed. As employers, we are missing out on talented … Continued
Is your business bumping up against the FTE employee headcount requirement to comply with the employer mandate under the Affordable Care Act? Are you balancing your hiring needs versus costs of compliance with the ACA? If so, here’s a piece … Continued
The headlines scream at us almost daily that the unemployment rate is rising, and that businesses are shedding jobs. More employers are receiving unemployment claims, causing their experience ratings to be re-evaluated and their tax rates to rise. In these … Continued