You’re a small business and you’re growing … you’ve finally got 10 employees! While you’d love to provide them all with health insurance, you don’t actually have to by law. At this time, there are no federal or state laws requiring small employers to offer benefit plans to their employees. There are however a number […]
Background: FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act) is enforced by the US Department of Labor. This act was established to help employees better balance their work and family responsibilities. It provides certain employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year. FMLA also requires that the person’s health benefits be maintained the […]
Do you currently employ a handful of independent contractors? Hiring independent contractors is a great way for business owners to decrease costs and tax liability. You utilize help when and where you need it, and don’t have the burden or a fulltime or part-time salary when business slows down. But, it is critical that business […]
Many business owners see payroll as one nasty task … why? Because one tiny mistake can quickly become a costly error if you are not in compliance or you’ve missed a state or federal filing deadline. Here are 5 common payroll mistakes that business owners face: Deadlines. Do you know all of the deadlines for […]
Professional Employer Organizations save clients time and money by eliminating the inefficiencies of dealing with multiple vendors. And, for clients that have never worked with a Professional Employer Organization, the new co-employment relationship will likely improve your cash flow as well. The most common way that PEO clients improve their cash flow is through the […]
Over the past several years many of us have been directly affected by downsizing. As an employer, laying-off a dedicated employee is one of the most difficult HR tasks. We often feel as if we don’t have a choice, which makes it all the more difficult. The only thing worse than laying-off an employee you […]
You’re the owner of a successful restaurant franchise, with multiple locations operating in various states. You’ve mastered and streamlined the following processes: · Operating Expenses · Inventory & Logistics · Marketing · The Menu · Customer Experience · Atmosphere When someone invests in your franchise, they’ve got a solid foundation for success. But wouldn’t it be […]
If you’re in the process of putting together an employee benefits package, or updating your existing package, you may have stumbled upon the term “EAPs.” EAPs (Employee Assistance Programs) are offered by many employers, but what are they? EAPs help employees obtain assistance for personal issues that may be directly impacting their performance at work […]
When it comes to our homes, we’re often quick to insure them so that in the event of a nature disaster or accident our property is financially protected. Why wouldn’t you do the exact same for your business? Following Hurricane Sandy’s recent destruction in the northeast, formerly mundane business considerations and administrative tasks have now […]
One of the attractive benefits of working with a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) is recruitment assistance and new hire support. PEOs assist employers with job descriptions, employment postings, resume screening, applicant interviews and compensation structures… and when a new employee is brought on; I-9 verification, new hire forms, orientation programs and more! PEOs certainly make […]