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Hiring Employees from Out-of-State? Here's What You Should Know

The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way America conducts business. Before March 2020 many companies frowned on remote workers. Those same companies changed their minds abruptly and sent employees home to work remotely and safely during the pandemic.

Mar 18, 2022

Utilization Reviews vs. Independent Medical Exams in Workers Comp: What’s the Difference?

If you are looking to prevent liability in case of an employee injury, workers' comp can do that for you. While nobody likes to pay the added cost, it can be beneficial in the long run. By providing healthcare facilities to your employees, you can…

Mar 15, 2022

Workers Compensation: Understanding Employer Responsibilities

Employers have countless obligations, from procuring workers’ compensation insurance to reporting incidences and processing claims. Unfortunately, some employers fail to meet these commitments, denying benefits to their employees and exposing their…

Mar 08, 2022

Two Ways PEOs Provide Workers Comp Insurance

Workers’ comp insurance is a cost of doing business. Almost all businesses have to provide it in all states. One way to get a better deal on workers’ comp insurance is to partner with a professional employer organization (PEO) and get your employees…

Mar 01, 2022

How Multiple Employer Plans Reduce Retirement Costs

Retaining top talent has been a sticking problem for many HR firms. It's harder for small and mid-sized companies who compete with the stunt-like perks offered by their larger counterparts. But as some businesses struggle with keeping their…

Feb 22, 2022

Why Your Employee’s Retirement Plan Needs a Co-Fiduciary

Employers look to employee benefit plans to entice prospective, top-tier candidates in today’s tight job market. When it comes to retaining valued employees, many name retirement benefits as a reason to stay with their current employer.

Feb 18, 2022

5 Best Practices to Avoid Sexual Harassment Litigation

Sexual harassment is widespread in many work settings, and most victims of this illegal behavior are women. Statistics show that approximately one in every four women experiences workplace sexual harassment at least once. Sexual harassment…

Feb 15, 2022

Why Outsource Safety Training?

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported at least 4,764 fatalities in 2020, in addition to 2.7 million injuries and illnesses. While this is down from previous years, the statistics are still staggering. Most, if not all, of these cases, could…

Feb 11, 2022

When Should You Challenge Unemployment Claims?

Unemployment Insurance (UI) rates rise whenever an employee with a valid demand files an unemployment claim with the state against the employer. Successful unemployment claims result in charges against the employer’s unemployment insurance account…

Feb 08, 2022

5 Essential Reasons to Offer Employee Handbook

Employee handbooks may be more common at huge corporations, but they are important and useful for companies of all sizes. An employee handbook is a great way to nail down your company’s policies and procedures, communicate expectations to your…