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 [...]
States Look for Ways to Pay Back Unemployment Loans
During the recession caused by COVID-19, a number of states had to borrow money, in the form of unemployment loans, from the federal government to be able to continue paying [...]
President Announces Increase in Anti-Unemployment Insurance Fraud Effort
President Joe Biden announced on Tuesday, March 1st during his State of the Union address that he intended to appoint a chief prosecutor to investigate cases of unemployment insurance fraud. [...]