The following information is available to assist an employer in mitigating costs related to UI.
Stabilize Employment
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Screen prospective employees carefully to select the "right" employee for the job. |
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Hire versatile employees who can be shifted to another job if necessary. |
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Transfer employees to other job sites when feasible. |
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Use regular employees for repairs and maintenance during slack periods. |
Minimize Charges To Your Account
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Keep accurate records of employment agreements, dates and details of work refusals, employee performance, dates and details of warnings, and other disciplinary measures.
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Provide separation information to the department, when requested, by the due date specified.
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Return the Notice of Potential Charges (Form B-10NS) with specific information about the reason for the claimant's separation from your employ if it was for other than a lack of work or if there is an error in reported wages.
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File an appeal if you believe a determination or decision is wrong.
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Notify us promptly if you have information that a claimant is not available for work, not able to work, has refused work, or is employed.
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Complete audit forms promptly when they are sent to you.
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Submit quarterly wage reports timely to avoid penalties.
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Pay taxes promptly to obtain maximum Federal Unemployment Tax credit.
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Report all changes to your business promptly.
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Encourage your workers to seek and accept part-time or temporary work during seasonal layoffs, since all wages earned above their disregarded earning amount in a given week, reduces their unemployment compensation benefit amount on a dollar-for-dollar basis. |