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The Unemployment Road Map, Part 5: Timely, Sufficient and Adequate Responses

The Unemployment Road Map, Part 5: Timely, Sufficient and Adequate Responses

Separation issues represent the largest cause of overpayments that employers can control. Inaction on the part of employers, including either the failure to respond to state requests for information or responding with inadequate information, can contribute significantly to benefit overpayments.

March 7, 2017 ・8 mins read

What is Involuntary Termination?

Unlike voluntary terminations, there are different types of involuntary terminations. They include layoffs and terminations for misconduct or terminations for performance issues. Involuntary termination can be quite complex, but proper documentation of employment issues is invaluable to effectively protesting claims and keeping unemployment insurance rates low.

February 21, 2017 ・6 mins read

Everything You Need to Know About Employee Leave

Keeping track of all types of employee leave of absence, as well as knowing what is required of you, can be a daunting task. Check out the must-know info.

February 17, 2017 ・9 mins read

What Are the Rules for Employers Not Giving Pay Stubs to Their Employees?

February 7, 2017 ・1 min read

How can my company rescind a job offer?

Rescinding a job offer letter comes with compliance risks. Before you take back that job offer, read about the potential risks and how to avoid them.

February 6, 2017 ・3 mins read

We are about to hit 50 employees, what are some of the HR compliance areas I should consider?

When your company grows to 50 or more people, here are some regulations to discuss with your legal counsel to ensure HR compliance going forward.

February 4, 2017 ・3 mins read

President Trump Has Taken Office: Here Is What You Need to Know About the ACA Developments

President Trump has already gotten to work on repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act (ACA). However, we can expect extensive delays before we see any significant changes to the ACA.In the meantime, companies are advised to continue to comply with the ACA to avoid penalties, including “pay or play” mandate for Applicable Large Employers (ALEs) to offer ACA compliant coverage and Section 6056 reporting.

January 31, 2017 ・3 mins read

How do I determine if my inside sales employee is exempt or non-exempt?

January 24, 2017 ・2 mins read

Key HR Regulations You Should Keep in Mind While Planning 2017, Part 2

The new year brings a new administration in the White House starting Jan. 20. Many in the HR community predict that the new administration will also bring a host of regulatory changes that could impact you and your business. In the second part of our two-part series, we highlight more issues that you should keep an eye on as you plan for 2017.

January 17, 2017 ・4 mins read

Should I issue 'promotion' or 'transfer' letters when an employee changes jobs?

January 17, 2017 ・1 min read

EEOC's Strategic Focus on "Gig Economy" Raises Questions for Employers

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has released their Strategic Enforcement Plan (SEP) for fiscal years 2017-2021, and it raises some interesting questions for employers. One of the changes that the EEOC has made to the most recent SEP is a focus on complex employment issues related to the “on-demand economy,” also known as the “gig economy.”

March 2, 2017 ・3 mins read

Considerations for Choosing the Right PTO Policy for Your Business

While large companies seem to have an advantage in terms of flexibility and resources when it comes to offering their employees paid time off (PTO), small and mid-size companies also have an opportunity to create a PTO policy that helps them stand out as the employer-of-choice.

February 28, 2017 ・4 mins read

The Benefits of Offering Telemedicine to Your Employees

Advancements in technology -- including video chat apps -- have made the delivery of remote healthcare or “telemedicine” more convenient than ever. Now you can receive care without being in the same room as your healthcare professional. This is why telemedicine options have become one of the most recent innovations to help contain the cost of providing healthcare services.

February 23, 2017 ・3 mins read

4 Ways You Can Get Employees Ready and Eager to Tackle 2017

4 Ways You Can Get Employees Ready and Eager to Tackle 2017

Have you looked around your workforce recently and seen the winter blues set in? This could be because the excitement of the holiday season, the parties and celebrations, are now just a distant memory while the work goes on. If you look around your office and see lots of blank faces staring into their computers, consider these ideas to reenergize your workforce.

February 7, 2017 ・4 mins read

Is There a Maximum Amount of Overtime Employees Can Work in One Week?

As long as you compensate properly and grant the required breaks, there aren't any federal limitations on how much overtime your employees can work.

February 7, 2017 ・2 mins read

At what point does an hourly employee become eligible for benefits?

Find out when hourly employees are eligible for benefits

February 6, 2017 ・2 mins read

How Does President Trump's Executive Order "Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United States" Impact Your Employees?

As you probably already know, President Trump issued an executive order on Friday Jan. 27, 2017 titled, “Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States.” This order can potentially have far reaching impact on your employees if they are citizens of the seven countries identified in it. As your trusted business partner, TriNet stands ready to assist you and your employees interpret and understand the consequences of this order.

February 1, 2017 ・7 mins read

Top 4 HR Concerns of Financial Services Firms and How to Resolve Them

If you are an entrepreneur in the financial services industry or run a financial services firm, you know that there is simply no “one size fits all” solution to your human resources (HR) needs. Here are four of the most common areas of concern financial services firms have when it comes to administrative HR – and recommendations for combatting them.

January 26, 2017 ・4 mins read

What is the standard 401(k) employer contribution?

There is no standard 401(k) employer contribution as companies can decide for themselves how much they will add to an employee's plan.

January 23, 2017 ・3 mins read

Is it ok to request W2's from an employee to verify their income before extending them a job offer?

Is it ok to request W2's from an employee to verify their income before extending them a job offer?

January 17, 2017 ・4 mins read

What Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) reports does a 100 employee company have to file and by when?

January 13, 2017 ・3 mins read

The Unemployment Road Map, Part 5: Timely, Sufficient and Adequate Responses

The Unemployment Road Map, Part 5: Timely, Sufficient and Adequate Responses

Separation issues represent the largest cause of overpayments that employers can control. Inaction on the part of employers, including either the failure to respond to state requests for information or responding with inadequate information, can contribute significantly to benefit overpayments.

March 7, 2017 ・8 mins read

EEOC's Strategic Focus on "Gig Economy" Raises Questions for Employers

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has released their Strategic Enforcement Plan (SEP) for fiscal years 2017-2021, and it raises some interesting questions for employers. One of the changes that the EEOC has made to the most recent SEP is a focus on complex employment issues related to the “on-demand economy,” also known as the “gig economy.”

March 2, 2017 ・3 mins read

Considerations for Choosing the Right PTO Policy for Your Business

While large companies seem to have an advantage in terms of flexibility and resources when it comes to offering their employees paid time off (PTO), small and mid-size companies also have an opportunity to create a PTO policy that helps them stand out as the employer-of-choice.

February 28, 2017 ・4 mins read

The Benefits of Offering Telemedicine to Your Employees

Advancements in technology -- including video chat apps -- have made the delivery of remote healthcare or “telemedicine” more convenient than ever. Now you can receive care without being in the same room as your healthcare professional. This is why telemedicine options have become one of the most recent innovations to help contain the cost of providing healthcare services.

February 23, 2017 ・3 mins read

What is Involuntary Termination?

Unlike voluntary terminations, there are different types of involuntary terminations. They include layoffs and terminations for misconduct or terminations for performance issues. Involuntary termination can be quite complex, but proper documentation of employment issues is invaluable to effectively protesting claims and keeping unemployment insurance rates low.

February 21, 2017 ・6 mins read

Everything You Need to Know About Employee Leave

Keeping track of all types of employee leave of absence, as well as knowing what is required of you, can be a daunting task. Check out the must-know info.

February 17, 2017 ・9 mins read

4 Ways You Can Get Employees Ready and Eager to Tackle 2017

4 Ways You Can Get Employees Ready and Eager to Tackle 2017

Have you looked around your workforce recently and seen the winter blues set in? This could be because the excitement of the holiday season, the parties and celebrations, are now just a distant memory while the work goes on. If you look around your office and see lots of blank faces staring into their computers, consider these ideas to reenergize your workforce.

February 7, 2017 ・4 mins read

What Are the Rules for Employers Not Giving Pay Stubs to Their Employees?

February 7, 2017 ・1 min read

Is There a Maximum Amount of Overtime Employees Can Work in One Week?

As long as you compensate properly and grant the required breaks, there aren't any federal limitations on how much overtime your employees can work.

February 7, 2017 ・2 mins read

How can my company rescind a job offer?

Rescinding a job offer letter comes with compliance risks. Before you take back that job offer, read about the potential risks and how to avoid them.

February 6, 2017 ・3 mins read

At what point does an hourly employee become eligible for benefits?

Find out when hourly employees are eligible for benefits

February 6, 2017 ・2 mins read

We are about to hit 50 employees, what are some of the HR compliance areas I should consider?

When your company grows to 50 or more people, here are some regulations to discuss with your legal counsel to ensure HR compliance going forward.

February 4, 2017 ・3 mins read

How Does President Trump's Executive Order "Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United States" Impact Your Employees?

As you probably already know, President Trump issued an executive order on Friday Jan. 27, 2017 titled, “Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States.” This order can potentially have far reaching impact on your employees if they are citizens of the seven countries identified in it. As your trusted business partner, TriNet stands ready to assist you and your employees interpret and understand the consequences of this order.

February 1, 2017 ・7 mins read

President Trump Has Taken Office: Here Is What You Need to Know About the ACA Developments

President Trump has already gotten to work on repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act (ACA). However, we can expect extensive delays before we see any significant changes to the ACA.In the meantime, companies are advised to continue to comply with the ACA to avoid penalties, including “pay or play” mandate for Applicable Large Employers (ALEs) to offer ACA compliant coverage and Section 6056 reporting.

January 31, 2017 ・3 mins read

Top 4 HR Concerns of Financial Services Firms and How to Resolve Them

If you are an entrepreneur in the financial services industry or run a financial services firm, you know that there is simply no “one size fits all” solution to your human resources (HR) needs. Here are four of the most common areas of concern financial services firms have when it comes to administrative HR – and recommendations for combatting them.

January 26, 2017 ・4 mins read

How do I determine if my inside sales employee is exempt or non-exempt?

January 24, 2017 ・2 mins read

What is the standard 401(k) employer contribution?

There is no standard 401(k) employer contribution as companies can decide for themselves how much they will add to an employee's plan.

January 23, 2017 ・3 mins read

Key HR Regulations You Should Keep in Mind While Planning 2017, Part 2

The new year brings a new administration in the White House starting Jan. 20. Many in the HR community predict that the new administration will also bring a host of regulatory changes that could impact you and your business. In the second part of our two-part series, we highlight more issues that you should keep an eye on as you plan for 2017.

January 17, 2017 ・4 mins read

Is it ok to request W2's from an employee to verify their income before extending them a job offer?

Is it ok to request W2's from an employee to verify their income before extending them a job offer?

January 17, 2017 ・4 mins read

Should I issue 'promotion' or 'transfer' letters when an employee changes jobs?

January 17, 2017 ・1 min read

What Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) reports does a 100 employee company have to file and by when?

January 13, 2017 ・3 mins read

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