When Is An Employer Liable To Pay Unemployment Insurance Taxes Under District Of Columbia Law?
Generally, an employer with one or more individuals performing services within the District of Columbia is liable under the District of Columbia Unemployment Compensation Act. It does not matter whether the services are performed on a parttime or temporary basis.
Employers of household help also become liable when they pay at least $500 in aggregate wages in any calendar quarter for such help. Once they reach the $500 threshold, employers of household help remain liable for all wages paid in subsequent quarters until they become inactive. Examples of household help are chauffeurs, cooks, gardeners, nurses, maids, and babysitters who are at least 18 years of age.
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What Is The Welfare To Work Program?
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How Do I File An Unemployment Claim?
When applying for unemployment benefits, you must first determine the base period of your claim. Use the following table: If your claim is filed in the first full … more -
How Is Eligibility Determined?
To be eligible for unemployment compensation, you must meet the following wage requirements: You must have wages in at least two quarters of the base period. You … more -
What Are Some Reasons For Disqualification?
You may be disqualified from receiving benefits for any of the following reasons: Voluntary departure from your last employer without good cause connected with the … more -
What About After Leaving The Military?
If you are unemployed after leaving the US military, you must provide the "Member Requests Copy 4" of your form DD214, "Certificate of Release of Discharge from … more -
What Are Dislocated Workers?
People who have lost jobs because of industry closings or mass layoffs Longterm unemployed people who have limited opportunity for jobs in their field … more -
What Services Are Provided For Dislocated Workers?
Training/Retraining Classroom or vocational training Literacy and English for nonEnglish speaking individuals Preparation for the GED exam (high school … more
Wrongful Termination of Employment
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