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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Unemployment Compensation in Washington

Learn about different aspects of Washington state UI to stay compliant and control UI costs in a more effective way.

Published: March 28, 2023 by Wayne Rottger
Managing Unemployment Insurance Cost

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

Published: March 21, 2023 by Wayne Rottger
How to Manage Unemployment Insurance

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

Published: January 31, 2023 by Wayne Rottger
New Unemployment Tax Rates Arriving for 2023

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

Published: December 21, 2022 by Wayne Rottger
Unemployment Compensation in Pennsylvania

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

Published: November 17, 2022 by Wayne Rottger
How to Reduce Your Ohio Unemployment Employer Tax Risk

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

Published: November 10, 2022 by Wayne Rottger
Illinois UI Employer Liability and Employee Eligibility

Learn more about UI employer liability and employee eligibility in Illinois to stay compliant with both state and federal regulations and reduce unnecessary costs.

Published: November 1, 2022 by Wayne Rottger
Watch: Changes to UI Tax Rate Forecasting Post-Pandemic

This webinar provides best practices for projecting your future UI tax rate and how to adapt to a new tax landscape changed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published: October 26, 2022 by Wayne Rottger
FUTA Credit Reduction Imminent in These States for Next Year

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

Published: October 24, 2022 by Wayne Rottger
UI Employer Liability in Texas

Learn more about UI employer liability in Texas and employee eligibility to successfully navigate through this state’s system and stay compliant.

Published: September 28, 2022 by Wayne Rottger
Unemployment Insurance in California

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

Published: August 29, 2022 by Wayne Rottger
Understanding UI employee eligibility in Florida

Learn more about UI employee eligibility in Florida to stay compliant with the necessary regulations and prevent potential costs.

Published: June 13, 2022 by Wayne Rottger
Ensuring UI Integrity Compliance

Get an overview of the UI Integrity Act and recent actions taken to reduce improper payments to prepare and ensure UI integrity compliance.

Published: June 13, 2022 by Wayne Rottger
Unemployment Insurance in New Jersey

Learn more about UI employer liability and employee eligibility in New Jersey to stay compliant with the necessary regulations and reduce potential costs.

Published: June 13, 2022 by Wayne Rottger
Unemployment Insurance in New York

Learn more about UI employer liability and employee eligibility in the state of New York to stay compliant with the necessary regulations.

Published: June 13, 2022 by Wayne Rottger
Overview of 2022 Unemployment Benefits

Learn about the amount of 2022 unemployment benefits in different states and recent amendments to state unemployment programs to stay up to date.

Published: June 3, 2022 by Wayne Rottger

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The Experian Employer 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.