NAPEO
THIS MONTH’S FOCUS: Legal & Regulatory Outlook VIEW ALL
IS DEI LEGALLY DEAD?
While it may be premature to sign DEI’s death certificate, winds have clearly shifted. Fundamentally the law has not; discrimination based on protected class status was already illegal, being all-welcoming remains legal (if sometimes unpopular).
BY Kerim Fidel, Esq.
May 2025
CHANGES AT THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION
The EEOC came out with new guidance on “diversity, equity, and inclusion-related discrimination.” This guidance contains a new interpretation on DEI initiatives intersect with respect to anti-discrimination protections.
TAKE BACK WHAT’S YOURS: A PEO’S GUIDE TO WORKERS’ COMPENSATION SUBROGATION
At its core, subrogation allows a PEO to recover workers’ compensation benefits—both indemnity and medical—paid to an injured worker when a third party is ultimately responsible for the injury.
THE EVOLUTION OF PEOS AS COMPLIANCE CHAMPIONS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
The future is bright for the PEO industry. As federal and state actions continue to influence employers' day-to-day actions, PEOs continue to represent our small business clients, and our industry continues to grow in recognition and stature.
EDITOR’S PICKS VIEW ALL
SEQUOIA ONE: CELEBRATING CLIENTS’ GROWTH
Looking ahead, the Sequoia One team sees plenty of opportunity on the horizon. The reality is that no matter how advanced or sophistica
BY Chris Chaney
March 2025
TIM GRAHAM AND PPI: BUILDING ON A STRONG FOUNDATION
That Graham is so involved in our governments affairs and advocacy efforts would have seemed quite unpredictable 15 years ago. Back the
BY Chris Chaney
April 2025
IN MEMORIAM: MARK PERLBERG
Mark Perlberg, a longtime PEO industry leader and former NAPEO board chair, passed away on March 11 at the age of 68. He leaves behind
BY Chris Chaney
April 2025
THIS MONTH’S COVER STORY
A Q&A WITH CHAIRMAN JASON SMITH
As Congress continues working on the budget reconciliation bill to extend the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Chairman Smith and his committee are leading the charge. He spoke with PEO Insider ® to share a little about his background, policy goals and explain why this legislation is so important for small businesses.
BY Chris Chaney
May 2025