The Washington state unemployment rate was at 7% as of April 2013. The unemployment rate of Washington, D.C. was at 8.5% during the same month and year.
No - it's less, and varies by state.
How much unemployment will I receive a week after baing laid off a 30K a year job?
Unemployment benefits are decided by each state. Depending on where you are filing, you need to check with that state's unemployment office for details.
Religious nonprofits have the option to not pay unemployment to the state. If they choose not to pay unemployment then the employee cannot collect unemployment. If they do pay unemployment costs to the state then the employee can collect unemployment benefits. Nonreligious organizations do have to pay unemployment, but they can pay the state one of two ways. As a state tax rated employer (same as a for profit company) or as a direct reimbursurer. In this case the employee is able to collect unemployment benefits. Referenced from www.chooseust.com
Unless there is an agreement between the state and the employer, the state pays unemployment compensation and each state sets its own minimum and maximum amounts payable to the claimant. What the employer DOES pay is a payroll (unemployment) tax to the state that covers unemployment and is based on the employer's payroll, turnover rate of employees, etc.
Religious nonprofits have the option to not pay unemployment. If they choose not to pay then the employee cannot collect unemployment. If they do pay unemployment to the state then the employee can collect. Nonreligious organizations do have to pay unemployment, but they can pay the state one of two ways. As a state tax rated employer (same as a for profit company) or as a direct reimbursurer. Referenced from www.chooseust.com
The max pay for unemployment in TN is $275. How can anyone pay bills on that???
Employers pay a percentage of the first $8000 of an employee's pay. The percentage is based on the company's claims record and on the state's record of employment, depending on the unemployment rate. The state tends to run out of money when unemployment is high and so the federal government forces the state to pay a surcharge.
Employers pay into the unemployment fund in the "liable state" where they have their payroll. It is based on the payroll, so that is the state they have the obligation.
do you have to pay taxes on medical insurance in the state of Washington
It is actually sometimes possible to receive unemployment benefits while on severance pay. It depends on the state you live in and how much severance you are receiving. If you cannot file for unemployment, you may be able to after the severance has run out-depending on how long unemployment extends for in your state. This article goes into the specifics of severance and unemployment. It can be tricky.
As the employer, who is responsible for paying the payroll tax from which the state collects funds for unemployment benefits, you'd pay in the state where your company is based. Employees pay no unemployment insurance, but can file in the state where they live and that state will act as the "agent" state, in their behalf, and assist them collecting from the "liable" state.