UPS Announces Shipping Rate Increase for 2011. United Parcel Service, Inc. recently announced that it will raise rates for ground packages, air express and international shipments by 4.9% for 2011. The increase for ground shipments is based on a 5.9% rise in the base rate, less a 1% reduction to the fuel surcharge while the hike in air express and international shipments originating in the U.S. is based on a 6.9% increase in the base rate, minus a 2% reduction to the fuel surcharge. Based on UPS's rate increase, Keystone Payroll will adjust their shipping rates in 2011 accordingly. If you are concerned about the increase shipping costs, why not consider going with Keystone Payroll's paperless or reduced paper payrolls. Paperless payrolls require all employees to be on the convenience of direct deposit to checking, savings or debit cardsand vouchers are available electronically for you to print and distribute. Better yet, with Keystone Payroll's Employee Services, employees can view, download and print their own vouchers within minutes of payroll processing. Payroll reports are also sent electronically by email or download through OnLine Employer within minutes of processing. Print only the reports that you need and keep electronic copies for future reference. Keystone Payroll's yearly ViewChoice CD is available with yearly payroll, quarterly reports, check stubs, W2's and tax documents. Have employees that still want live checks? Keystone Payroll can continue to UPS check stubs and/or vouchers and send payroll reports through ViewChoice reports. For additional information about the rate increase, Paperless Payrolls or how Keystone Payroll can work with you to reduce your shipping costs, improve employee convenience as well as reducing your environmental impact, please do not hesitate to contact us.