PEO…What is that? AND Why Would I Use One?
1. Relief from the burden of employment administration. They assume a wide range of administrative functions, such as payroll processing and related tax filings, employee file maintenance and workers’ compensation claims management. PEOs also handle much of the employer-related paperwork associated with government compliance and benefits administration. Having the PEO responsible for the details of […]
Can I use an agent or broker to buy health insurance in the Marketplace?
Can I use an agent or broker to buy health insurance in the Marketplace? You will be able to use a licensed agent or broker to provide help or handle your SHOP business. You won’t pay more if you use a SHOP agent or broker. Get SHOP help from experienced agents or brokers A licensed agent or broker […]
7 Great Reasons Why Companies Use PEOs to keep the Government OFF Their Back
Consolidates several small companies’ employment tax filings into one More professional preparation and reporting Accelerated collection of taxes Extends access to medical benefits to more workers Improves the communication of government requirements and changes to small businesses Reduces litigation by resolving many problems before they reach court Allows government agencies to reach businesses through a single-employer entity
August Safety Topic: Exit Routes
All employers should ensure that there is a continuous and unobstructed path of exit from all areas of the worksite to a place of safety. As defined by OSHA there are three components of an exit route. These are: Exit access – portion of an exit route that leads to an exit. Exit – portion […]
Does the Healthcare Coverage Provide Minimum Value?
The Department of Health and Human Services has provided a minimum value calculator to determine if the plan is deemed to pay for at least 60% of the benefits. Alternatively, the regulators will publish safe harbor plan designs that are deemed to provide minimum value. Plans with nonstandard features may use a certified actuary.
The Affordable Care Act — What Businesses Need To Know
50 Is The Number. A business that has 50 or fewer full-time employees is not subject to a penalty for failing to provide affordable health insurance to its employees. So, now the questions – what is “full-time?” – full-time is defined as working thirty-hours a week (or more) on average during a one-month period. Part-time […]
8 Quick Reasons Why Employees Feel More Secure When Their company uses a PEO
Access to comprehensive benefits previously unavailable Better employer/employee communications Payroll on-time and accurate Professional assistance with employment-related problems Extension of statutory protection to more employees Up-to-date information on labor regulations and workers’ rights, worksite safety Efficient & responsive claims processing Portable benefits (employees can move from one PEO client to another without loss of eligibility for benefits)
July Safety Topic: Working Outside in Hot Weather
If you live in the south, summer means high temperatures combined with high humidity. That is also the recipe for heat stress. We offer the following suggestions and precautions for employees who work outside. Try to avoid really heavy work during the middle part of the day. You can help prevent heat illness by drinking […]
8 Quick Reasons Why Companies Like Yours Outsource to PEOs
Controls costs Saves time and paperwork hassles Provides professional assistance with compliance (e.g., payroll, Affordable Care Act) Reduces turnover and attracts better employees Manages workers’ compensation claims Provides better benefit packages(s) Provides professional human resource services (e.g., forms, policies and procedures) Reduces accounting costs
Are All Employers Subject to the ACA Play-or-Pay Penalty?
No, only applicable large employers are subject to the employer play-or-pay requirement. The ACA defines an applicable large employer as an employer that, during the prior calendar year, employed an average of at least 50 full-time employees. To calculate the number of full-time employees for this purpose, an employer must look at: (1) actual full-time […]
FREE Prescription Drug Card Compliments of Canal HR
Canal HR is proud to offer you and your family/friends a FREE DISCOUNT DRUG CARD. Simply print the free card below and receive savings of up to 75 percent at over 56,000 pharmacies across the country (savings average around 30 percent). This card is especially helpful if you are uninsured or underinsured. However, even if […]
EMPLOYERS MUST PROVIDE NOTICE OF HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE
Now that it’s law, employers are legally obligated to comply with PPACA’s requirements. One such requirement is that employers are required to send to all employees a health insurance exchange notice. The notice should contain. Exchange information – Employer’s requirement to notify employees of the existence of the exchange, the services provided by exchange and how employee […]
