What is Blockchain Technology & Could it Help Prevent Unemployment Insurance Fraud?
In an attempt to help thwart unemployment fraud – estimated to have been as much as $87.3 billion nationwide -- California assemblyman Jordan Cunningham (R-Templeton) has put forth AB 2781, [...]
What is Frictional Unemployment & How does it Affect the Economy?
What is "Frictional Unemployment?" When you studied physics in high school or college, you may remember getting homework assignments asking you to calculate the force of two objects on each [...]
Why Advocates Want to Expand the Excluded Workers Fund
Not everyone who loses their job is eligible to receive unemployment insurance benefits, but several states have been taking steps to address that. Generally, these workers are referred to as [...]
The Federal Government Helps States Improve Unemployment with ‘Tiger Teams’
Some states are turning to tigers to improve their unemployment insurance systems. Tiger Teams, that is. The U.S. Department of Labor announced on August 21, 2021, that it was creating [...]
If You Work Remotely, Where Do You Pay Taxes?
There have always been some people who worked remotely for companies in other states, but that number exploded during COVID-19. First, many employees started working at home – often because [...]
What Happens if You File Your Taxes Late?
*This isn’t tax advice, consult a tax professional if you have any questions.* What are the Consequences of Filing Taxes Late? After the last two years of extended tax deadlines [...]