Crystal Perez

In recent months, there has been a resurgence of unemployment wage audits associated with 2020-2021 unemployment claims. From the re-issuance of audits from the Texas Workforce Commission to Florida indicating…

Claim Impacts On Your Bottom Line It is often discussed how to reduce the risk and exposure associated with a termination or quit, how to properly handle an initial claim…

Have you ever wondered why your unemployment claims manager gets your mail? Or how we can communicate with unemployment agencies in every state on your behalf? Let’s dig into these…

Unemployment fraud continues to create challenges and potential financial repercussions for employers years after bad actors took advantage of overwhelmed unemployment agencies in the midst of the pandemic. While unemployment…

Let’s face it, unemployment compensation is complicated. The many misunderstandings about the program and its purpose can make the process even more complicated. This month, we will tackle some of…

We recently had a member ask, "If an employer changes expectations of working in the office versus remote for our company, would this impact eligibility for unemployment benefits?" Many employers…

You just received a notice of an unemployment hearing. You may ask yourself, "How do I prepare for the upcoming hearing and what should I expect?" If you haven't participated…

Did you know that some states may disqualify an individual if they are collecting certain types of pay after they leave your employment? The basic requirement for collecting unemployment benefits…

Unemployment fraud was rarely mentioned before 2020, but unprecedented strain on unemployment insurance (UI) systems and increased benefits as a result of the pandemic were too much for bad actors…

The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently reported that non-farm payroll rose in November 2022 by 263,000 employees. This is in addition to over 550,000 employees added in September and October.…