Extensis

JULY 3, 2025

Here, you’ll learn more about what a floating holiday policy involves, how it differs from traditional paid time off (PTO), and how a professional employer organization (PEO) can help implement and manage it effectively. Today’s workforce is increasingly diverse and values flexibility more than ever before.

Policies

Extensis

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Quick look: The first week of September is National Payroll Week, a time to recognize the dedicated payroll professionals who ensure timely and accurate payments for their companies and employees. Making this happen on a consistent basis is no easy task, but it’s made easier with the help of a PEO partner. Everyone anticipates payday.

Payroll

Extensis

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Census Bureau shows some states experiencing a decline in “business applications with planned wages” in 2024 compared to 2023. A strategic way brokers can encourage business growth is by connecting clients with a professional employer organization (PEO) to save costs, stay competitive, and keep the focus on core operational activities.

Recruiting Software

Extensis

JUNE 3, 2025

The law, which became effective on June 1, 2025, requires Garden State employers to share compensation details in job postings and internal promotions. Heres what businesses need to know to comply with the mandate and how a professional employer organization (PEO) can help them achieve that.

Wage and Hour Training

Extensis

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Unfortunately, the adage, “you don’t know what you don’t know,” rings true for many small- and medium-sized employers. From ongoing compliance updates to the need to prepare for inevitable change, the hurdles facing today’s employers can be frightening, especially to teams already stretched thin. HR blunders are not. The worst part?

HR Planning

Insperity

JUNE 17, 2025

In this article, you’ll learn: What is HR outsourcing? Here are some common examples: Payroll and benefits administration Policy creation Employee relations Training and development Performance management Compliance Recruiting, hiring and onboarding Should YOU outsource HR? Furthermore, how do you even get started?

HR Software

Insperity

JULY 3, 2025

Many businesses underestimate the impact of human resources (HR) administration on business performance, profitability and, ultimately, growth. When done well, it’s fuel for growth. When done inefficiently, it’s a massive burden that holds you back. In this blog, we’ll discuss how inefficient HR administration leads to bigger problems.

HR Software

Extensis

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

By adhering to employment laws, businesses can maintain legal protection, foster a fair and ethical work environment, safeguard their reputation, avoid fines and penalties, and enhance employee trust, satisfaction, and retention. To learn more about the ADA, please click here. What is HR compliance? Why is HR compliance important?

Compliance

Emphasis HR

MAY 19, 2025

Partnering with a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) can be a great decision for small to mid-sized businesses, at least in the beginning. From hidden fees to limited control over benefits and outdated technology, the cracks in a PEO relationship can begin to show over time. Why Leave Your PEO?

HR Software

Extensis

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Here, discover the details of this recent change and uncover key considerations for employers to maintain compliance while upkeeping employee morale. 4 key considerations for employers So, what does this significant change mean for business leaders? Department of Labor’s (DOL) authority.

Wage and Hour Training

Insperity

JANUARY 15, 2019

At the turn of the last century, workers had few legal protections from wage theft or unsafe working conditions. Today’s employment laws tend to be driven by perceptions of what’s fair to workers. Here are a few major employment law trends sweeping the country: Sick and family leave. Minimum wage. Pay equity.

Employment Law

Helpside

AUGUST 1, 2023

A Professional Employer Organization (PEO) acts as a co-employer that provides various services for businesses. For example, in Wyoming, the basic minimum rate per hour is $5.15; however, employers subject to the Fair Standards Act must pay the federal minimum wage of $7.25.

Wage and Hour Training

Helpside

AUGUST 29, 2023

To help maintain employee satisfaction , employers must be sure to pay their employees accurately and on time. There is no federal law stating how long employers have to correct a paycheck mistake. Make sure you understand the rules. For example, here at Helpside, we specialize in processing payroll for companies.

Payroll

Extensis

JUNE 6, 2024

who exceed 40 hours in a workweek may qualify for overtime pay. Keep reading to learn what changes the rule introduces and how charter and independent schools will be affected. This blog provides an in-depth look at the rule and offers proactive steps for these schools to effectively prepare for the upcoming changes.

Wage and Hour Training

Insperity

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Co-employment is the legal structure that professional employer organizations (PEOs) and their client companies use to share HR responsibilities. As with any contractual relationship, it’s important that each party in the co-employment agreement fully understands all the nuances of the arrangement.

Wage and Hour Training

Insperity

JANUARY 18, 2018

The nuances between what legally constitutes a person and an employer aren’t always clear-cut when it comes to FLSA compliance. The consequences can be devastating both professionally and personally if you are found in violation of the FLSA. The FLSA sets basic standards for minimum wage and overtime pay.

Compliance

Extensis

JUNE 19, 2024

Beginning on September 4, 2024, the agreements—which prevent employees from working for competitors in a specific geographic area or industry for a limited time after their employment is over— will be banned or severely limited. Employers typically use non-compete clauses to protect proprietary information and to minimize litigation risk.

Competencies

Insperity

APRIL 16, 2019

But by ignoring your employer responsibilities to employees, you could cause a rift in your workforce and create potentially costly legal battles. Fortunately, many of these concerns can be alleviated by outsourcing to a Professional Employer Organization (PEO). Organ donor leave. An employee requests leave.

Employee Relations

Insperity

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

As an employer you shoulder a lot of responsibility, especially when it comes to employee compensation. Most payroll services use automation to calculate wages, taxes and other withholdings properly and to generate and file tax returns. You can sign up for your EIN online or by phone using Form SS-4 if you don’t already have one.

Payroll

Extensis

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Quick look: 2023 is coming to a close, a time when many HR professionals review the year’s key trends and what aspects of them may remain relevant in 2024. Additionally, evolving employment laws and regulations continued to make headlines, as did the ongoing need for businesses to turn to trusted HR outsourcing partners.

HR Planning

Extensis

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Quick look: A new year brings a range of new HR and employment laws. From minimum wage and salary regulations to evolving employee leave rules, here’s what SMBs should have on their compliance radar this year. ” Organizations that fail to disclose pay scales are subject to a fine of $10,000 per violation.

Employment Law

Insperity

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

It could be: Voluntary (resignation) Involuntary (layoff or firing for performance, conduct and behavioral issues) A mutual agreement that the employment arrangement isn’t a good fit for either the employee or company. When it comes to an employee termination, the steps leading up to the actual conversation might be the easier part.

HR Planning

Extensis

MARCH 14, 2024

Quick look: The client implementation process and onboarding phase of a professional employer organization (PEO) partnership is more than a procedural necessity—it sets the tone for the entire business relationship. Here are four reasons why treating this process with care promotes a great onboarding experience.

Onboarding Software

AIHR

MARCH 9, 2022

The labor market is currently going through a period of change that impacts all its members, including employees, employers, and independent contractors. As more people find new ways to earn a living, businesses and organizations have to adapt to a more complex workforce with new roles and demands. What are the types of employees?

Hiring Software

Extensis

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Quick look: A thorough, regularly updated employee handbook can provide clarity to staff, reiterate the company’s culture and values, and protect the organization during conflict. While no law requires organizations to have an employee handbook, maintaining an up-to-date copy is critical to a business’s success.

Handbook

Insperity

MARCH 20, 2018

The helpful tips in this guide can help you better understand the qualifications for exemption and, hopefully, minimize your potential for a wage claim, Department of Labor audit or IRS fines for employee misclassification. First, what does exempt or non-exempt even mean? Be sure to review state requirements as well. Executive exemptions.

Wage and Hour Training

Tandem HR

MAY 18, 2020

An employer’s guide to preparing the business, the workplace and employees for the transition. Back to Work Transition Planning Checklist: An employer’s guide to transitioning employees back into the workplace. Determine which positions throughout your organization are most critical to have physically in the workspace. ?

Wage and Hour Training

Extensis

DECEMBER 13, 2023

This growth trajectory means one thing: your SMB clients will continue to turn to you to align them with employee benefits and various HR services like recruiting and performance management assistance—all of which can be sourced through a trusted professional employer organization (PEO) partner. Read more > 3.

HR Planning

Insperity

AUGUST 30, 2018

When it comes to labor and employment laws, change is the only constant business leaders can expect. California was the first state to protect those previously convicted or arrested for a crime by limiting companies’ ability to ask about prior convictions and arrests on employment applications. Job application no-nos.

Compliance

Extensis

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Unfortunately, the adage, “you don’t know what you don’t know,” rings true for many SMB employers. However, understanding what causes these common HR mistakes and how to avoid them can help your small- or medium-sized business (SMB) ward off any challenge that creeps up. Inaccurately tracking staff’s hours and overtime.

HR Planning

Insperity

OCTOBER 30, 2018

But it’s important that you consider all the different factors to determine what works for your organization and your people. It’s pretty straightforward if an employee is speaking on behalf of your organization. The corporate road has become littered with major PR disasters sparked by employee activity on social media.

Policies

Extensis

JUNE 13, 2024

employees have access to paid leave through their employers, and under 5% of new dads take off two or more weeks following the birth, adoption, or fostering of their child. Dads are more involved than ever in their children’s lives, signaling a need for employers to demonstrate they understand and support familial responsibilities.

HR Planning

Helpside

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Tax withholdings, wage garnishments, and tax filing services are frequently part of payroll company’s processes. Additionally, many payroll companies offer access to technologies that make it easier for employees to report their hours and for you to view payroll reports. Payroll companies take care of more than just payroll.

Payroll

Insperity

JANUARY 11, 2018

Employment laws continue to evolve, and 2018 will usher in some big changes in two of our most populous states, California and New York. The law was signed in 2016, giving employers a little over a year to accommodate this new requirement. Employers are required to obtain paid family leave insurance. Paid family leave.

Employment Law

Insperity

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

Fortunately, many of these concerns can be alleviated by outsourcing to a Professional Employer Organization (PEO). Organ Donor leave. This specialist is particularly valuable if you’re a multi-state employer. The more time you spend managing employee issues, the less time you have to run your business.

Employee Relations

Extensis

JUNE 8, 2023

Tips for Keeping Your Business Compliant and Productive Quick look: Managing payroll can be complex and time-consuming, involving multiple tasks like calculating wages, withholding taxes, and filing reports. Misclassifying employees: Up to 30% of employers misclassify their employees.

Payroll

Insperity

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Your culture may scare off new moms who want to come back to work but need the understanding that frequent overtime is not possible. The addition of a new family member is a happy event, but also a stressful one. After all, there’s a new human to build into your life. Then there’s work. But in the end, 43% of them end up leaving their jobs.

Wage and Hour Training