Some states require a SOC code for every employee reported on the state unemployment return.
The following states require a Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code for every employee reported on these state unemployment returns.
As of 7/10/2024, within Checkwriters, the SOC code will be a required field for all new hires that live and work in these states.
- Alaska
- Indiana
- Louisiana
- South Carolina
- Washington
- West Virginia
To fulfill this requirement, if you have not already done so- you must add a SOC code for each employee who is liable for unemployment wage reporting in any of those states.
SOC codes must be in the system for existing employees on or before the last business day of each quarter for reporting.
States may assess a penalty on the employer if SOC codes are not reported.
Entering a SOC Code for an Employee
SOC Codes are captured on the employee Demographics screen in the Additional Info section.
To see a list of codes, this link is accessible on the Employee Demographics screen, and included here for reference: Search for SOC codes on the US BLS website.
Existing Employees
To update an existing employee, navigate to Manage Employees -> Demographics and enter the SOC code in the Additional Info section as illustrated below.
- SOC codes should be entered as 6-digits with no dashes.
- The first 2 digits must begin with an odd number between 11 - 55.
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- For example: the first 2-digits can be 11, 13,15,17,19,21,….55
- The last digit cannot be 0.
New Employees
For new hires, the SOC code is a required field for employees that live and work in these states.