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American Payroll Association (APA) Basic Guide to Payroll, 2013 Edition

American Payroll Association (APA) Basic Guide to Payroll, 2013 Edition
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CCH® PAYROLL — 03/09/09

New Mexico, Utah, Wisconsin set their 2009 weekly benefit amounts; Wisconsin amends its UI law; Correction to South Carolina’s 2009 contribution rates

New Mexico—The maximum weekly benefit amount in New Mexico is $356 for 2009. The minimum weekly benefit amount is $67. (DWS Communication.)

South Carolina—We incorrectly reported the 2009 contribution rate information for South Carolina in Report Letter 2081, dated February 10, 2009. The correct information is as follows: The statewide reserve ratio for 2009 is 0.383%; contribution rates range from 1.24% to 3.34% for positive-balance employers and from 3.69% to 6.10% for negative-balance employers; there is a surcharge tax of 0.7% in effect for 2009; the contingency assessment is also 0.07%; and the new employer rate is 3.4%. (ESC Communication.)

Utah—The maximum weekly benefit amount in Utah for 2009 is $444. (DWS Communication.)

Wisconsin—For 2009, the maximum weekly benefit amount in Wisconsin is $363 and the minimum weekly benefit amount is $54. (DWD Communication.)

Wisconsin's Unemployment Insurance and Reserves Act is amended as follows:

Extended benefits—No extended benefits may be paid for any week of unemployment ending after January 27, 2009, unless benefits are payable for that week under P.L. 91-373, as amended. Note that the Governor may, by executive order, suspend the application of this requirement in order to allow for the payment of extended benefits during a period specified in the order. Any such suspension will be effective at the beginning of the week specified by the Governor in the order and may be rescinded by similar order.

Supplemental benefits—No Wisconsin supplemental benefits may be paid for any week of unemployment ending after January 27, 2009, during which additional federally funded benefits are payable in the state unless the Governor, by executive order, suspends the application of this provision to allow payment of Wisconsin supplemental benefits during a period specified in the order. Any such suspension will be effective at the beginning of the week specified by the Governor in the order and may be rescinded by similar order, which will be effective at the beginning of the week specified by the Governor in that order.

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