State Unemployment Information

State Unemployment InformationStates differ in their specific unemployment laws, however most laws are uniform and the basis are about the same. Fortunately, most data required for the state is also required for your Federal Unemployment reporting requirements. Most states require the employer to pay unemployment insurance taxes.

Your assignment is to choose a state besides South Carolina and compare that state’s unemployment tax rules with South Carolina’s tax rules.

Compare the rates,the calculations, the similarities, and the differences. In addition, provide an example calculation. In other words, make up a problem example and provide the answers for both states. Please note how disability laws differ between South Carolina and the state that you choose. Do employers contribute? Do employees contribute? How much?