Why is it important to have a “rated carrier” for your workers’ comp coverage? When does it make a difference? Common questions and answers How does a carrier get rated anyway? In most cases it is done by evaluation by an independent company. In almost all cases in the United States today this company is [...]
Why is pay as you go workers’ comp insurance the right choice for so many businesses these days? A “standard” workers’ comp policy comes with some “baggage” that many business owners would like to avoid. Not only are there extra fees for a “standard” policy there are also some added risks. Why else are so [...]
Can a PEO help solve problems related to bad employees? Can things go wrong for an employer? Of course. What can an employer do to ease the pain When Things Go Wrong? Proper preparation can prevent problems. Having a professional partner can help solve problems.
As if Obamacare isn’t bad enough, now small employers have to worry about the complex issue of rising unemployment insurance and tax rates. Formerly a rather simple calculation, things have happened in several states that make things complicated. Just what an employer needs, another thing to worry about. It is a justified headache to worry [...]
“What effect will Obamacare have on employers?” It’s a question being asked by many small and medium sized business owners. Recently overheard at a NAPEO convention: “If PEOs help business owners navigate through complexity, then we just got 2200 pages of complexity.” “I don’t want any more employer problems” one business owner told us, “I’ve [...]
Why would anyone expect to find all their payroll, workers’ comp insurance and HR answers from one PEO? Would you buy a suit that didn’t fit? So why expect one PEO to do it all? Many business owners are frustrated that they can’t find the right payroll, workers’ comp or PEO solution that matches their [...]
Why would a business owner use a PEO to provide solutions to employer headaches with traditional payroll and insurance methods? “PEO” stands for Professional Employer Organization. In almost all states this is a licensed and regulated corporation which …
We are a provider of master policies to PEOs, Payroll and Staffing Companies for Workers’ Compensation, General Liability, EPLI and Health. Convenient Links for PEO Owners: Our Agency Alliances Latest PEO Insurance updates (master policies) There are several …
Are you an employer who would like to have one point of contact to deal with all of your insurance problems? Are you tired of having to “look up” which agent handles that particular issue? Would it make …
Is it worth it to go get a workers’ comp exemption from the state? “Oh I don’t need comp, I’m exempt.” Have you heard this before? Perhaps it is best to start with a few definitions to clear things up. In Florida, Every employer is subject to the workers’ compensation act, regardless of how many [...]
For some, unexplained, bizarre, inter-phone company competing reason, our 800# was only working for calls originating outside of our home state of Florida. Apparently this was some problem relating to an “intra-Lata” agreement, whatever that is. We are told by our carrier, “The situation has been remedied.” Thank you, PEO Pros Name Email Inquiry Verify [...]
When is a worker an employee? The IRS is targeting the workforce that is incorrectly being classified as “1099 contractors” when in fact they are employees. Excerpts are taken from this article: W2 vs. 1099 Employers should be wary. Under a recent initiative from the White House, the IRS is taking a dim view of [...]
