InterAction

Managing Unemployment Costs in Uncertain Times

Tuesday, July 28 3–4 p.m. Eastern time

Discover tips on how to win an unemployment claim before it is filed. Learn the definitions of various types of separation issues common in the staffing industry. Receive updates on the current state of the economy and unemployment, and find out how new legislation will affect you and your company. Learn about the new economic stimulus plan and how it is affecting unemployment.

Unemployment is on the rise—and we have all felt its effect. The unemployment rate has risen from 5.5% in May 2008 to 9.5% in May 2009, and it is predicted to climb to 10% by the end of the year—which means that unemployment costs for your staffing firm could climb too. Taking the right precautions now can save your company time as well as money.

The staffing industry faces many unique challenges. Unemployment costs, expenses, and taxes hit this industry especially hard. The amount you pay for unemployment taxes is one cost you can actually control. Bob Austin, senior director of claims services, and Jennifer Redden, assistant director of claims services, both from TALX Corp., will share valuable information and key steps you can take to effectively manage and control unemployment costs during this free InterAction Webinar for ASA members.

Why should you manage unemployment costs? Depending on where your company is located, the cost of one claim can range from $6,700 to $19,900—or even higher. For example, according the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, for every dollar a state pays out for unemployment claims, a company in that state must pay $2.20 in taxes. So it is more important then ever that companies protest claims and charges for individuals who should not receive unemployment benefits. Austin and Redden will cover specific steps you should take to control and contain unemployment costs.

This Webinar is designed to address unemployment taxes in the current economy, the new economic stimulus plan, and best practices you can implement to help keep your firm from paying unwarranted claims.

NEW from ASA InterAction Webinars: With your registration fee, you will receive access to the online recording of this course after the Webinar on ASAPro. An e-mail will be sent to you with details on how to access your recording one to two weeks after the Webinar.

Too busy to leave your office? You don't have to—InterAction comes to you. Listen through your computer speakers, follow along on the Internet, and train your entire team, all from the comfort of your own office. Questions during the Webinar? No problem. The format is interactive. Earn the continuing education hours you need to keep your designation current. This Webinar is worth 1 CE hour.

Space is limited so register today.

Register online or download a PDF form.

Contact
Emily Frabell
Education and Webinar Coordinator
703-253-1145
efrabell@americanstaffing.net