Newspaper/Mag/Book Publishing

Classification Phraseology as of:

9/1/2023

Classification Code:

8807

Phraseology:

NEWSPAPER, MAGAZINE OR BOOK PUBLISHING — no printing or distribution — editing, designing, proofreading or photographic composing — including Clerical Office Employees and Clerical Telecommuter Employees

Footnote:

This classification applies to pre-press activities of employers engaged in publishing printed newspapers, magazines or books where all printing and distribution is conducted by separate concerns. Pre-press activities include editing, designing, proofreading, and photographic composing including negative stripping and plate making.

Newspaper reporters, photographers and advertising or circulation solicitors employed by newspaper publishers or printers shall be separately classified as 8746, Newspaper Publishing or Printing — reporters, photographers — including Outside Salespersons.

Newspaper printing operations shall be classified as 4304, Newspaper Publishing or Printing — all other employees, or 8818, Newspaper Publishing or Printing — editing, designing, proofreading and photographic composing.

Magazine or book printing operations shall be classified as 4299(1), Printing Operation — all other employees, or 8813(1), Printing Operation — editing, designing, proofreading and photographic composing.

Industry Group/Related Classifications:

Printing, Publishing and Duplicating

Rules:

USRP, Part 3, Section III, Rule 4, Standard Exceptions, Subrule c, Standard Exception Classification Procedures
USRP, Appendix IV, Classifications Including Clerical Office Employees, Clerical Telecommuter Employees or Outside Salespersons

Approved Pure Premium Rate:

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Effective Date	Pure Premium Rate	Note
9/1/2023	$0.18	New/Renewal
9/1/2022	$0.24	New/Renewal
9/1/2021	$0.28	New/Renewal

Prior Phraseology and Footnote:

Shown below is the previously published phraseology and footnote	Effective Date
Phraseology: NEWSPAPER, MAGAZINE OR BOOK PUBLISHING — no printing or distribution — editing, designing, proofreading, and photographic composing — including Clerical Office Employees and Clerical Telecommuter Employees Footnote: This classification applies to pre-press activities and Clerical Office Employees of employers engaged in publishing printed newspapers, magazines or books where all printing and distribution is conducted by separate concerns. Pre-press activities include editing, designing, proofreading, and photographic composing including negative stripping and plate making. Newspaper reporters, photographers and advertising or circulation solicitors employed by newspaper publishers or printers shall be separately classified as 8746, Newspaper Publishing or Printing — reporters, photographers — including Outside Salespersons. Newspaper printing operations shall be classified as 4304, Newspaper Publishing or Printing — all other employees, or 8818, Newspaper Publishing or Printing — editing, designing, proofreading and photographic composing. Magazine or book printing operations shall be classified as 4299(1), Printing Operation — all other employees, or 8813(1), Printing Operation — editing, designing, proofreading and photographic composing.	9/1/2021

Shown below is the previously published phraseology and footnote

Effective Date

Phraseology:

NEWSPAPER, MAGAZINE OR BOOK PUBLISHING — no printing or distribution — editing, designing, proofreading, and photographic composing — including Clerical Office Employees and Clerical Telecommuter Employees

Footnote:

This classification applies to pre-press activities and Clerical Office Employees of employers engaged in publishing printed newspapers, magazines or books where all printing and distribution is conducted by separate concerns. Pre-press activities include editing, designing, proofreading, and photographic composing including negative stripping and plate making.

Newspaper reporters, photographers and advertising or circulation solicitors employed by newspaper publishers or printers shall be separately classified as 8746, Newspaper Publishing or Printing — reporters, photographers — including Outside Salespersons.

Newspaper printing operations shall be classified as 4304, Newspaper Publishing or Printing — all other employees, or 8818, Newspaper Publishing or Printing — editing, designing, proofreading and photographic composing.

Magazine or book printing operations shall be classified as 4299(1), Printing Operation — all other employees, or 8813(1), Printing Operation — editing, designing, proofreading and photographic composing.

9/1/2021

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