As a small business owner, you’re constantly faced with the challenge of managing the escalating costs of healthcare plans while ensuring the well-being of your employees. To that point: a study conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation determined that family premiums for employee-sponsored healthcare plans rose by 7% over the last year, a steep […]
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There are times when the business landscape feels more uneven and treacherous than ever, with the onus on small businesses to search for new ways to stay competitive. For many companies looking for an edge, the concept of a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) often comes to the forefront. But what exactly is a PEO? […]
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You’ve probably heard the old adage: “Nobody ever gets fired for buying IBM.” It’s a reference to the inherent safety of choosing a well-established, big-name company over a smaller one that may be more suitable or competitively priced. The same concept applies to payroll. There are well-known giants in the industry (we won’t mention […]
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Retaliation is the most common type of claim filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). For perspective, in fiscal year 2022, the agency received 73,485 new discrimination charges, which represents an increase of almost 20% when compared to the previous fiscal year. The agency also handled more than 475,000 calls —an 18% increase […]
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Do your employees love what they do? It’s a worthwhile question, especially with turnover and labor shortages being felt across industries. And with limited HR resources for your small to mid-sized business, you feel this strain in an acute way. If you want a company that’s inviting to employees and encourages retention for the long […]
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According to the National Safety Council, every seven seconds a worker is injured on the job. As an employer, you have countless priorities to juggle each and every day – the safety of your workforce is likely right there at the top of the list. To achieve a safe workplace, you spend hours developing […]
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Are you struggling to keep up with increasing workplace regulations? Are you worried about retaining and attracting top talent for your business? Are you searching for better benefit options for your employees? Working with an outsourced HR services partner (PEO) can help your business with these challenges and more! From HR administration and compliance to […]
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New York’s Health and Essential Rights Act (NY HERO Act) was signed into law in early May 2021 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The law required extensive new workplace health and safety measures in order to protect employees from exposure or illness during a future airborne infectious disease outbreak. When an airborne infectious disease […]
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In early May, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated their public health recommendations for fully vaccinated people. According to the new guidance, those who are fully vaccinated will no longer need to wear a mask or physically distance themselves in most indoor and outdoor settings. However, exceptions to the CDC’s guidance remain, including settings […]
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Wage and hour issues are some of the most frequent, expensive, and challenging employer compliance problems. In order to withstand a Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division investigation, compliant wage practices and classifications are your first and best defense. From wage concepts such as minimum wage and overtime to relevant state and federal wage […]
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