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Time Off to Vote
In anticipation of Election Day 2018 (November 6), employers should review their policies and practices to ensure workers are provided time off to vote as required by applicable law and all other obligations of the business are met.
November: National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month
In 1983 President Ronald Reagan designated November as National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month . At the time, fewer than 2 million Americans had Alzheimer’s; today, the number of people with the disease has soared to nearly 5.4 million. Alzheimer’s is the most...
Exempt or Non-Exempt
Determining if an employee is exempt or non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is sometimes challenging. The FLSA requires that most employees in the United States be paid at least the federal minimum wage for all hours worked and overtime pay at time and one-half the regular rate of pay for all hours worked over 40 hours in a workweek.
Test Your I-9 Knowledge
Your level of I-9 knowledge can affect your compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) of 1986. This federal regulation forbids employers from knowingly hiring individuals who are not authorized to work in the United States.
Take this short quiz to see how your Form I-9 knowledge stacks up.
Week In Review
Need a little weekend reading? Each Friday we will be posting a round up of posts from the week. October 20-26, 2018.
Employee Tips and Tricks for Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment is that once-per-year opportunity to tweak your employee benefits plans to fit your needs for the upcoming benefit year.
6 Great Interview Questions to Ask
The job interview is designed to gain insight into a job candidate’s skills, abilities, knowledge, and fit with the company. Candidates are accustomed to many of the standard interview questions.
Week In Review
Need a little weekend reading? Each Friday we will be posting a round up of posts from the week. October 13 – 19, 2018.
5 Simple Tips to Stay Cyber Secure at Work
Cybercriminals are not known to discriminate; they target vulnerable computers regardless of whether they are a home user, small business or connected to a large corporation. These criminals often rely on human error to gain access to computer systems. Something as simple as a failure to install software patches or clicking on a link in an email can have devastating results.
5 Reasons to Outsource
There are many reasons why a company would outsource certain business functions. Outsourcing is a great way to improve your competitive advantage while controlling costs.
Week In Review
Need a little weekend reading? Each Friday we will be posting a round up of posts from the week. October 6 – 12, 2018.
Employer Tips and Tricks for Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment is that once-per-year opportunity for your employees to tweak benefits plans for the upcoming benefit year. But first, you will have negotiated plan renewals and laid out an open enrollment communication plan.
Industry News
White Papers
The PEO Industry Footprint 2021
PEO Clients in the COVID-19 Pandemic: Follow-Up Analysis
How PEO Clients Fared in the First Months of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Comparative Analysis
An Economic Analysis: The PEO Industry Footprint in 2018
PEO’s: Good for Businesses and Their Employees
The State of the PEO Industry 2016: Markets, Value, and Trends
