Zamp HR Blog (13)

Is COVID-19 Covered by Workers Comp?

The introduction of Covid-19 into the world created many issues that no one ever anticipated needing to address. One of the concerns that many companies in the United States (and elsewhere) faced was how COVID-19 illnesses might be treated from a…

Apr 28, 2022

Risky Business: Controlling Costs with Risk Management Services

For those familiar with the movie “Risky Business,” you may remember the trials of Tom Cruise’s character, Joel Goodsen. He could have saved himself much grief and avoided the ensuing hijinks if he had only known about risk management services. For…

Apr 26, 2022

The Quick Fix to University Multi-State Payroll Problems

According to a fourth-quarter 2020 survey, the majority (83%) of “knowledge workers” do not want to return to five days a week working in an office. This may mean university staff working full-time remotely. The new normal may encompass college…

Apr 22, 2022

5 Nondiscrimination Tests Required by 401(k)s

There are several nondiscrimination tests you have to pass for your 401(k) program to receive a clean bill of health. Failing them could lead to losing your plan or worse. Most small business owners struggle to navigate the complexities of setting…

Apr 15, 2022

How PEOs Simplify Multi-State Payroll Processing for Universities

Payroll is challenging enough without having to deal with multi-state payroll tax withholdings. Universities often encounter this issue when staff and faculty live and work in different states, making new tax obligations pop up. It's entirely…

Mar 31, 2022

What Happens When a University Employee Changes Residence to Another State?

In general, when a university staff member or a faculty member moves their residence, the move has no impact on the HR staff's payroll processing duties. The one exception to that rule sets off when the employee moves across state lines from the…

Mar 28, 2022

Remote Employees? What You Should Know about Payroll Withholding

In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic threw universities and colleges into the remote workers' quagmire. In the years following, however, many in higher education discovered that offering remote work gives them a competitive edge in retaining valued staff…

Mar 22, 2022

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…