Can you control unemployment costs? Although the short answer is “yes,” there’s a lot more to it than that.First, plumbing contractors must understand that no one can really avoid unemployment claims, because former employees are always free to file claims. However, astute contractors can minimize the number of claims and maximize their ability to defend themselves against claims that have been filed. And just as a side comment, the information we’re providing here applies across industry lines, although we’ve included examples specific to the plumbing industry.Minimizing claims: best practicesUnemployment claims are most frequently related to employee performance, attendance or
