A new employer will be assigned a SUTA contribution rate: a. will be different for all new employers in the same state. b. at the discretion of the employees' union. c. that is 'reasonable' – and once it is assigned it cannot be changed. d. that is 'reasonable' – and then it will be adjusted in the future as an employment record is developed.

A new employer will be assigned a SUTA contribution rate: a. will be different for all new employers in the same state. b. at the discretion of the employees' union. c. that is 'reasonable' – and once it is assigned it cannot be changed. d. that is 'reasonable' – and then it will be adjusted in the future as an employment record is developed.

PAYROLL ACCT.,2019 ED.(LL)-TEXT

19th Edition

ISBN:9781337619783

Author:BIEG

Publisher:BIEG

Chapter5: Unemployment Compensation Taxes

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 8QR: An employer, because of a favorable experience rating, is permitted to pay a state contribution at a...

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