Checking out a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) – When Shopping for Workers Compensation Insurance

As more and more staffing companies are considering using a PEO for their workers compensation insurance, human resource  and payroll services, it is important that each staffing company thoroughly review the PEO’s credentials with an experienced staffing PEO broker.
Here are some simple guidelines  to follow.

  1. Make sure they are they reputable and a  legally insured PEO.
  2. Confirm the authenticity  of the PEO’s certificate of insurance.
  3. Find out what services the PEO will offer. Meet the people who provide the services.
  4. Check the company’s references. Make sure they are paying payroll taxes.
  5. See if the company is a member of the  National Association of
    Professional Employer Organizations.
  6. How does the PEO cover employee benefits? Is it licensed in a particular state? – Are they  self funded? – Who is their carrier?
  7. Review liability for the service agreement. Look at the cancellation process for the PEO and your business

Work Comp Staffing Solutions works with very reputable and experienced PEO’s that can easily pass the strictest due diligence process.  For a free quote, please feel free to contact us at 202-302-1212 and visit us at www.StaffingCompSolutions.com

All the best
David Schek
President
StaffingCompSolutions.com 
American Staffing Association Member
California Staffing Association Member
Exclusive PEO Broker for the United States Staffing  Association

Recent FAQ’s about Obamacare from the Department of Labor and Health and Human Services

Here is a good link dealing with Obamacare distributed by HHS.  I have to admit as a staffing owner / consultant for 25 years, I have to shake my head in disbelief about how complicated and cumbersome this new government program seems like it will be for our industry.

http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/pdf/faq-aca11.pdf?utm_source=All+Members&utm_campaign=aa1d38b4c4-FAQs+About+Affordable+Care+Act+Implementation&utm_medium=email

Accepting the fact that it will be a financial burden on most staffing companies, the amount of back office administration for employers has probably doubled as a result of this new program.

I encourage all staffing company owners to review these changes with their accountants and determine  whether your current back office structure is adequately prepared  to manage this new program and the financial risks associated with its’ new taxes and penalties.

Call me today.  I will be glad to introduce you to  a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) or Employer of Record Service (EOR)  that  can facilitate a cost effective solution to dealing with Obamacare.

All the best

David Schek
President
StaffingCompSolutions.com
American Staffing Association Member
California Staffing Association Member
Exclusive PEO Broker for the United States Staffing  Association

The IRS Is On The Scene For Obamacare

I have been listening to many staffing company owners as they consider ways to minimize their health care (Obamacare ) tax exposure. While the final rules are yet to be written, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is already putting out warnings about employers who try to illegally minimize their employee count to save money– either by using a staffing company or by other means.

Here is a good article which discusses this issue. It is a MUST read for all staffing company owners since tax liability for mismanaging Obamacare could be huge.

http://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/health-care/item/14222-irs-to-employers-there%E2%80%99s-no-escaping-obamacare

Please feel free to contact me to discuss your Obamacare healthcare strategies as well as your workers compensation issues. Utilizing a PEO is a great way to work with an expert human resource partner to legitimately minimize your tax exposure.

All the best

David Schek
President
StaffingCompSolutions.com
American Staffing Association Member
California Staffing Association Member
Exclusive PEO Broker for the United States Staffing Association

Increase Use of Temporaries May Lead To Companies Taking Workplace Safety Less Seriously

The link/ article below mentions some interesting trends about work place safety. Specifically,  the article highlights that companies are using temporary workers to mitigate or negate their responsibility to provide a safe work place for ALL workers.

While  the article unfortunately paints the staffing industry in some unfavorable light (which I take strong issue with) it does make some good points about how staffing companies really need to know their clients before placing workers at their facilities

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/11/temp-work_n_2456959.html

Please know that when you work with a quality PEO, they can provide expert staff and guidance to help ensure that your clients are following the best practices in safety management.

All the best

David Schek
President
StaffingCompSolutions.com
American Staffing Association Member
California Staffing Association Member
Exclusive PEO Broker for the United States Staffing  Association

Affordable Care Act (ACA) Updates

This link has the latest information on the ACA. This is a must read for staffing company owners.

http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=b76a1e19-0f17-4fb1-b9ff-0ce1e0dd8621

Please feel free to contact me @ 202 302 1212 to see how partnering with a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) will assist you with managing the ACA and lower your workers compensation costs.
All the best

David Schek
President
StaffingCompSolutions.com
American Staffing Association Member
California Staffing Association Member
Exclusive PEO Broker for the United States Staffing Association