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UNEMPLOYMENT WEEKLY CLAIMS REPORT W/E July 27, 2019

August 2, 2019 - The Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims report for the week ending July 27, 2019 has been released by the Department of Labor. Seasonally adjusted initial claims: 215,000 4 week moving average: 211,500 Seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate: 1.2% Seasonally adjusted insured unemployment number: 1,699,000 4-week moving average: 1,698,250 Number of unadjusted claims: 177,948 Unadjusted insured unemployment rate: … Read More

TEXAS: DUA BENEFITS UPDATE

July 23, 2019 - Recent storms and flooding have put many Texans’ jobs in jeopardy. The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is currently accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance in the following counties: Cameron, Hidalgo, Willacy. Those eligible may apply ONLINE HERE. This information must be sent within 21 days of filing the application by mail: Texas Workforce Commission, P.O. … Read More

Leadership Development Program Class of 2019 Announced!

July 22, 2019 - Now in its fifth year, Thomas & Company’s Leadership Development  Program (LDP) provides avenues of growth and advancement for our top performers and, in turn, strengthens the company as a whole. Participants are exposed to all areas of the business, expand cross-functional knowledge, build leadership skills and engage in key company initiatives with members of … Read More

Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report W/E July 13, 2019

July 22, 2019 - The Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims report for the week ending July 13, 2019 has been released by the Department of Labor. Seasonally adjusted initial claims: 216,000 4 week moving average: 218,750 Seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate: 1.2% Seasonally adjusted insured unemployment number: 1,723,000 4-week moving average: 1,701,000 Number of unadjusted claims: 243,513 Unadjusted insured unemployment … Read More

MISSOURI: DUA BENEFITS UPDATE

July 16, 2019 - Damage resulting from storms that began April 29th in the state of Missouri have caused a disruption in the employment of many Missourians. It has been announced that victims in the following counties may be eligible for up to 36 weeks of Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA): Andrew, Atchison, Boone, Buchannan, Carroll, Chariton, Cole, Greene, Holt, … Read More

UNEMPLOYMENT WEEKLY CLAIMS REPORT W/E July 11, 2019

July 16, 2019 - The Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims report for the week ending July 6, 2019 has been released by the Department of Labor.  Seasonally adjusted initial claims: 209,000  4 week moving average: 219,250  Seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate: 1.2% Seasonally adjusted insured unemployment number: 1,723,000  4-week moving average: 1,694,750  Number of unadjusted claims: 232,688  Unadjusted insured unemployment … Read More

OKLAHOMA: DUA BENEFITS UPDATE

July 9, 2019 - We have had several postings regarding updates from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC) as it relates to Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) due to storms and resulting damage from May 7th to June 9th. Please note the Filing deadlines below and additional counties listed: July 10, 2019: Canadian, Creek, Logan, Osage, Ottawa, Rogers, Washington July … Read More

District of Columbia Paid Family Leave Tax Liability

July 3, 2019 - Effective April 1, 2019, employers in the District of Columbia are now liable for tax under the DC Paid Leave Act. This means that employers must file quarterly reports of wages paid to covered employees and pay the Paid Family Leave (PFL) tax based on those wages… (Click to read and/or download the full Bulletin)

UNEMPLOYMENT WEEKLY CLAIMS REPORT W/E June 28, 2019

July 1, 2019 - The Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims report for the week ending June 22, 2019 has been released by the Department of Labor. Seasonally adjusted initial claims: 227,000 4 week moving average: 221,250 Seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate: 1.2% Seasonally adjusted insured unemployment number: 1,688,000 4-week moving average: 1,686,750 Number of unadjusted claims: 224,092 Unadjusted insured unemployment … Read More

OKLAHOMA: ADDITIONAL COUNTIES ADDED FOR DUA ELIGIBILITY

June 24, 2019 - Please note that in addition to the counties mentioned in our previous postings, that the following counties have been added to those eligible to apply for DUA: Alfalfa Craig Garfield Kingfisher Pawnee Applications for DUA in these counties must be submitted by July 22, 2019.