Q: I am a smaller employer and only have a few Unemployment claims per year. Would my company still benefit from Sheakley’s services?
A: Yes, many times smaller employers feel this way; however, even one lost claim could cost $10,000. Your company will receive Sheakley’s expertise in handling claims, and benefit from our audits and customized reports, as well as consultation and analysis of options for cost savings, i.e. voluntary contributions and common rating.
Q: My company is accustomed to handling our Unemployment administration in-house. Will we still maintain control if we outsource?
A: Yes. You always determine possible protests to hearings. Our job is to give you the proper information and best recommendation. The final say is yours.
Q: What types of audits does Sheakley perform for its clients?
A: As part of Sheakley’s standard Unemployment Cost Management Program, we audit our clients’ benefit charges and tax rate assignments. Studies show that state unemployment agencies erroneously pay out over $2 billion in benefits. Sheakley’s system automatically protests any incorrect benefit charges so that our clients do not fall victim to the states’ mistakes. We also verify state tax rate assignments and protest any inaccurate rate calculations made by the states. In addition, we analyze our clients’ tax rates to determine the reasons for any upward or downward changes.
