The Illinois Department of Employment Security has announced a new initiative to hold employers that misclassify workers as independent contractors accountable. An independent contractor is considered to be self-employed, not an employee of the business or businesses with which they work. Therefore, misclassifying employers do not pay unemployment insurance and workers’ compensation for these workers. Read more
Recently the “Programs for the Unemployed” pamphlet which informs individuals about the programs offered by the Employment Development Department (EDD) was updated. The pamphlet covers Unemployment Insurance (UI), Disability Insurance (SDI), and Paid Family Leave (PFL). Unemployment Insurance (UI) is an insurance program paid for by the employer. It provides an affected individual with an Read more
Oklahoma employers are now required to post the latest Unemployment Insurance Notice to Workers. The Notice to Workers informs employees of: Their right to receive unemployment insurance benefits in the event of job loss or reduced hours, Where they can obtain a copy of the free booklet Information for Workers Who are Unemployed for more Read more
