Small businesses need to focus on revenue generating functions. Unfortunately daily requirements get in the way. As business grows, the time needed to manage payroll increases. When deciding to outsource payroll with a PEO (professional employer organization), ask specific questions about how they …
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Pitfalls for Multi-State Employers to Avoid
“Business is booming!” It’s a dream come true for small businesses. With growth, there can be growing pains. Hiring new employees in other states, opening new locations, expanding distribution channels – these are just the beginning. While ramping up to meet the demand, don’t overlook potential …
What Does Your Company Need: PEO or Health Insurance Broker?
With a handful of employees, small companies tend to manage human resources in-house. New legislation, however, is making that harder to do. With the Affordable Care Act (ACA), FLSA overtime regulations and state specific mandates like the Illinois Secure Choice Savings Program Act, employers must …
How Seasonal Employees Affect Your Business
Many businesses have busy seasons and hire more employees to meet increased demand. Are those new hires considered seasonal workers or seasonal employees? Believe it or not, there’s a big distinction. Learn how your company’s seasonal workforce affects compliance with ACA and requirements for other …
Prevent ACA Minimum Essential Coverage Fines
Regardless of whether your company is large or small under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), it’s critical to understand minimum essential coverage (MEC) and reporting requirements or risk paying unnecessary penalties. More than 50 employees Under the Employer Shared Responsibility Provision of the …