Wayne Rottger is an accomplished professional with over 30 years of experience in the unemployment management and consulting industry. His expertise spans claims administration, client onboarding and management, customer success, tax account auditing and modeling, and consulting on complex corporate structure changes. Wayne’s ability to guide clients through the intricacies of unemployment tax statutes and regulations has been instrumental in helping them make critical decisions.

In 2020, Wayne joined Experian Employer Solutions as the Vice President of Unemployment Tax. His deep understanding of the industry led to the creation of his current role as Product Intelligence Manager, in which he monitors and reports on state and federal legislative changes, conducts informative webinars related to unemployment claims and tax, and provides thought leadership for various HR and Payroll Associations across the country. Prior to Experian, Wayne worked with other third-party agents, including Equifax Workforce Solutions and TALX Corporation to name a few.

Wayne’s strength lies in presenting complex, industry-specific intel in an understandable manner. He has successfully assisted clients across various industries, providing clarity and insights. Wayne holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Public Relations from the University of Central Missouri.

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Read on to learn more about ways UI can affect your business and what actions to take to achieve compliance and safeguard your experience...

Published: October 31, 2023 by Wayne Rottger

With the UAW on strike in three states, it's crucial to review how strike-related unemployment affects unemployment benefits for employers and...

Published: October 19, 2023 by Wayne Rottger

18 states and the Virgin Islands are set to receive funding to modernize their state unemployment insurance systems. Here's how that affects...

Published: October 6, 2023 by Wayne Rottger

Connecticut passed Public Acts 21-200 & 22-67 to help with repayment of a Title XII advance and shore up its unemployment trust...

Published: October 5, 2023 by Wayne Rottger

Employers and third-party agents operating in Colorado have a new portal to manage their unemployment...

Published: September 27, 2023 by Wayne Rottger

NASWA has several recommendations for employers to maintain compliance while managing unemployment claims related to Maui...

Published: August 18, 2023 by Wayne Rottger

Improve your understanding of unemployment insurance tax rates to responsibly control the costs associated with this payroll tax....

Published: April 4, 2023 by Wayne Rottger

Unemployment insurance (UI) is a type of insurance that provides money to individuals on a weekly basis when they lose their job and meet...

Published: March 28, 2023 by Wayne Rottger

Learn about effective ways to manage your unemployment insurance cost, improve employee retention and upgrade your human resource...

Published: March 21, 2023 by Wayne Rottger

Learn how unemployment insurance affects employers across the country and what you can do to avoid UI overpayments and minimize...

Published: January 31, 2023 by Wayne Rottger

States are notifying employers of new unemployment tax rates for 2023. Learn how this may affect your taxes, and steps you can take to...

Published: December 21, 2022 by Wayne Rottger

Learn about different aspects of Pennsylvania unemployment compensation to stay compliant, and control UI costs in a more effective...

Published: November 17, 2022 by Wayne Rottger

This guide to UI employer liability and employee eligibility can help you reduce your Ohio unemployment employer tax risk and maintain...

Published: November 10, 2022 by Wayne Rottger

Learn more about UI employer liability and employee eligibility in Illinois to stay compliant with both state and federal regulations and reduce unnecessary... Published: November 1, 2022 by Wayne Rottger

This webinar provides best practices for projecting your future UI tax rate and how to adapt to a new tax landscape changed by the...

Published: October 26, 2022 by Wayne Rottger

A FUTA credit reduction is imminent in these states for 2023, which would mean higher taxes for employers operating in these...

Published: October 24, 2022 by Wayne Rottger

State governments primarily pay out unemployment benefits funded by specific taxes collected for that purpose. Given that navigating through state unemployment programs presents many...

Published: September 28, 2022 by Wayne Rottger

Learn about different aspects of California UI tax to stay compliant, control UI costs and reduce the risk of incurring unnecessary...

Published: August 29, 2022 by Wayne Rottger

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The Experian Services Insights blog focuses on providing updates and solutions for HR teams, business owners, tax pros and compliance officers looking to navigate complex regulatory landscapes while optimizing their workforce management processes. Some important topics include payroll tax, unemployment, income & employment verification, compliance, and improving the overall employee experience.