by Vicki M. Lambert, The Payroll Advisor
Managing unemployment insurance tax is a critical compliance responsibility for employers in North Carolina. Our guide provides HR and payroll professionals with clear, practical guidance on how FUTA and SUTA apply at the federal and state level, helping employers understand their obligations, manage contributions accurately and stay compliant with unemployment insurance requirements.
Built for HR decision‑makers, this guide explains key North Carolina unemployment insurance rules, outlines employer responsibilities and highlights important payroll and reporting considerations.
With expert insight from Brightmine, HR teams can reduce compliance risk, support accurate payroll processes and ensure their organisation meets its unemployment insurance obligations with confidence.
In this guide, learn about:
- Common Law Test
- SUI Taxable Wages
- Taxable Wage Base
- Contribution Rates
- Experience Rating Method
- SUTA Dumping
- Voluntary Contributions
- Joint or Combined Accounts
- Successor Employers
- Quarterly Reporting Requirements
- Penalties
- Benefit Overpayments
- Multiple Worksite Reporting
- Recordkeeping Requirements
- Future Developments
Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.
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About the author
Vicki M. Lambert, The Payroll Advisor
Vicki M. Lambert, CPP has over 30 years of hands-on experience in all facets of payroll functions and over 20 years as a trainer and author. She has conducted open market training seminars and lectured extensively on payroll administration and compliance issues for clients such as ADP, CCH Incorporated, Ceridian Employer Services, and The Employer Group.
She conceived, coordinated and wrote the manuals for the Payroll Practice and Management certificate program offered through the Extended Education Offices of Chapman University, California State University Long Beach; National University; and California State University, Northridge.
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