| In the week ending December 27, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 298,000, an increase of
17,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 1,000 from 280,000 to
281,000. The 4-week moving average was 290,750, an increase of 250 from the previous week's revised average. The previous week's average was revised up by 250 from 290,250 to 290,500. The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.8 percent for the week ending December 20, unchanged from the previous week's unrevised rate. The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending December 20 was 2,353,000, a decrease of 53,000 from the previous week's revised level. The highest insured unemployment rates in the week ending December 13 were in Alaska (4.9), New Jersey (3.1), Puerto Rico (3.1), Pennsylvania (2.9), California (2.8), Connecticut (2.7), Montana (2.7), the Virgin Islands (2.7), Nevada (2.6), and Illinois (2.5). The largest increases in initial claims for the week ending December 20 were in Kentucky (+4,151), Ohio (+3,991), Michigan (+2,093), Missouri (+1,739), and Iowa (+1,569), while the largest decreases were in California (-16,139), South Carolina (-1,110), Florida (-985), West Virginia (-604), and Maine (-296). Note: “Insured unemployment rate” refers to individuals who are unemployed and receiving UC benefits. See the complete report at this link: USDOL-BLS NOTE: This report is provided with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in providing legal, financial, accounting or other professional advice. If professional assistance is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought. Furthermore, while we do our best to ensure that these data are accurate, we suggest that any entity making decisions based on these numbers should verify the data at their source prior to making such decisions. |
31 December 2014
• U.S. Initial Unemployment Claims — 27 December 2014
• How Absenteeism Affects the Bottom Line—
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”The survey found that the direct cost of paid time off for full-time employees in 2013—accounting for wages, overtime and replacement workers—was equivalent to 15.4% of payroll. ”When indirect costs such as lost productivity were added, the total cost of paid time off was between 20.9% and 22.1% of payroll, with unplanned absences having the highest overall cost….” Please visit this link to read the full report: LinkToArticle NOTE: This report is provided with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in providing legal, financial, accounting or other professional advice. If professional assistance is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought. Furthermore, while we do our best to ensure that these data are accurate, we suggest that any entity making decisions based on these numbers should verify the data at their source prior to making such decisions. © 2014 Connecticut Human Resource Reports, LLC URL: http://connecticuthumanresources.blogspot.com/ |
30 December 2014
• Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment — November 2014
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Unemployment: Unemployment rates were lower in November than a year earlier in 341 of the 372 metropolitan areas, higher in 27 areas, and unchanged in 4 areas. Twelve areas had jobless rates of at least 10.0 percent and 147 areas had rates of less than 5.0 percent. Employment: Nonfarm payroll employment increased over the year in 313 metropolitan areas, decreased in 55 areas, and was unchanged in 4 areas. The national unemployment rate in November was 5.5 percent, not seasonally adjusted, down from 6.6 percent a year earlier. Please visit this link to read the full report: USDOL-BLS NOTE: This report is provided with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in providing legal, financial, accounting or other professional advice. If professional assistance is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought. Furthermore, while we do our best to ensure that these data are accurate, we suggest that any entity making decisions based on these numbers should verify the data at their source prior to making such decisions. © 2014 Connecticut Human Resource Reports, LLC URL: http://connecticuthumanresources.blogspot.com/ |
• Are You Really Sure You Want To Go To Court With This?
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”In the initial discussions after a company is sued by an employee, its representatives usually ask employment counsel, ‘How much is this case going to cost to defend?’ The answer often is ‘a lot of money.’ ”If you've never been sued before, you probably don't fully grasp that ‘a lot of money’ really means ‘a lot of money,’ even if your attorneys have warned you about your exposure risks and the hidden costs of a lawsuit.” Please visit this link to read the full report: LinkToArticle NOTE: This report is provided with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in providing legal, financial, accounting or other professional advice. If professional assistance is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought. Furthermore, while we do our best to ensure that these data are accurate, we suggest that any entity making decisions based on these numbers should verify the data at their source prior to making such decisions. © 2014 Connecticut Human Resource Reports, LLC URL: http://connecticuthumanresources.blogspot.com/ |
29 December 2014
• U.S. Annual Survey of Public Employment and Payroll — 2013
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Provides a comprehensive look at the employment of the nation’s state and local governments, as well as the federal government. It shows the number of government civilian employees and their gross payroll by governmental function. These governmental functions include, for example, elementary and secondary education, and police protection. Please visit this link to read the full report: LinkToArticle NOTE: This report is provided with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in providing legal, financial, accounting or other professional advice. If professional assistance is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought. Furthermore, while we do our best to ensure that these data are accurate, we suggest that any entity making decisions based on these numbers should verify the data at their source prior to making such decisions. © 2014 Connecticut Human Resource Reports, LLC URL: http://connecticuthumanresources.blogspot.com/ |
26 December 2014
• How Do Safety Programs Contribute To the Bottom Line?
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OSHA says, ”…employers can expect to see a return of 6 dollars for every dollar they invest in safety and health programs. That’s a substantial return on investment. ”The financial imperative to protect workers is especially strong for smaller employers because the costs associated with one fatality or serious incident can mean the end of a business….” Please visit this link to read the full report: LinkToArticle NOTE: This report is provided with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in providing legal, financial, accounting or other professional advice. If professional assistance is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought. Furthermore, while we do our best to ensure that these data are accurate, we suggest that any entity making decisions based on these numbers should verify the data at their source prior to making such decisions. © 2014 Connecticut Human Resource Reports, LLC URL: http://connecticuthumanresources.blogspot.com/ |
• U.S. 12-Month Employment Growth vs. Connecticut — November 2014
 Please visit this link to read the full report: LinkToArticle NOTE: This report is provided with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in providing legal, financial, accounting or other professional advice. If professional assistance is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought. Furthermore, while we do our best to ensure that these data are accurate, we suggest that any entity making decisions based on these numbers should verify the data at their source prior to making such decisions. © 2014 Connecticut Human Resource Reports, LLC URL: http://connecticuthumanresources.blogspot.com/ |