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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

KEY COMPLIANCE DEVELOPMENTS PEOS MUST NAVIGATE IN 2025

The 2025 compliance landscape presents significant challenges for PEOs but also creates opportunities to deliver exceptional value to clients.

BY JENIFER DUGGAN, J.D., SPHR-CA, SHRM-CP

May 2025

PEOS AS KEY PARTNERS IN AI COMPLIANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT

As trusted advisors, PEOs are uniquely positioned to guide their clients through the complexities of integrating AI into HR operations. The goal should be to improve efficiency, but also to ensure that legal and ethical responsibilities are met. 

BY CRISTINA FAHRBACH-CONNORS, J.D., PHR

May 2025

Are Your Customers RIF-Ready?

Perhaps the most scrutinized part of any RIF – and therefore the most critical – is the selection process used to determine which employees will be let go.

BY John Polson, Esq.

May 2025

WORKERS’ COMP. ON OUR MINDS: UPDATES & TRENDS FROM KEY STATES

The first few months of 2025 have been filled with legislative and regulatory activity in the states. One particular area of interest to PEOs is workers’ compensation insurance.

BY Hannah Walker, Esq.

May 2025

FROM WISH LIST TO BILL TEXT

Even though reconciliation is a partisan political exercise, NAPEO continues to take a bipartisan approach to federal advocacy.

BY Alex Milliken

May 2025

Finally, Some Good News About ACA Reporting: Less Paperwork (potentially)

In contrast to many other laws, the Paperwork Burden Reduction Act is a law that might actually do what it claims—reduce paperwork!

BY Malcolm Slee, Esq.

May 2025

HOW TRUMP’S IMMIGRATION ORDERS CAN AFFECT U.S. EMPLOYERS

To fulfill his 2024 campaign promises, President Donald Trump has issued a series of executive orders (EOs) on immigration during his initial weeks in office. Much of their focus has been on border security, removal of undocumented aliens, and birthright citizenship, but these directives could have a significant impact on U.S. employers and their operations. …

BY Brian McDermott, ESQ.

April 2025

IMMIGRATION SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR 2025

It’s been a tumultuous start of the second Trump administration when it comes to immigration, and things won’t be slowing down anytime soon. QUICK OVERVIEW We expect an increase in I-9 audits, worksite raids, and broader scrutiny of hiring practices, including the United States Department of Justice (USDOJ) and the EEOC prioritizing national origin and …

BY John Polson, ESQ.

April 2025

THE LEGAL SIDE OF RISK: HOW PEOS CAN PROTECT CLIENTS FROM EMPLOYMENT LAWSUITS

Simply put - a strong training program is an effective and proactive way to prevent situations that may lead to lawsuits.

BY Hank Johnson

March 2025

PEOS MUST PROCEED WITH CAUTION WITH EMPLOYEE RETENTION CREDIT

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress enacted the Employee Retention Credit (ERC), to help taxpayer businesses weather the storm. But despite the genuine benefit that ERC provides to qualifying businesses, the IRS has been faced with many fraudulent and questionable claims. As a result, the Service has initiated aggressive enforcement actions centered on …

BY Matt Hunter, ESQ.

February 2025

DEVELOPING A TRAINING PLAN FOR HR COMPLIANCE

An effective HR compliance training plan is essential for any organization committed to fostering a safe, fair, and legally compliant workplace. With ever-evolving federal and state regulations, businesses face the constant challenge of staying up to date while ensuring their workforce is properly trained on key compliance issues. HR compliance isn’t just about meeting legal …

BY Kristen Fradiani

February 2025

A YEAR IN REVIEW: NAPEO’S LEGISLATIVE WINS ON HEALTHCARE

These two legislative victories in Kansas and Ohio were top priorities in the NAPEO 2024 State Government Affairs State Action Plan.    

BY Hannah Walker, Esq.

December 2024/January 2025

THE 2024 ELECTION: WHAT IT MEANS FOR PEOS

The recent election should have little to no impact on the PEO industry priorities before Congress. We have adopted legislative and regulatory priorities that can obtain bipartisan support.

BY Thom Stohler

December 2024/January 2025

HOW CAN PEOS PREPARE FOR EVOLVING PAY TRANSPARENCY AND EQUITY TRENDS?

Pay transparency is one of the hottest trends impacting the workforce today. It affects all aspects of workplace relationships – including hiring, recruitment, and retention efforts; supervision and leadership; and compensation and benefits.

BY Ben Ebbink, ESQ.

October 2024

LOPER BRIGHT’S DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD: PEO REGULATION IN A POST-CHEVRON WORLD

Loper Bright’s impact is already being felt. Agencies are backing away from some controversial rules and both new and pending challenges to agency positions have been bolstered as courts begin to apply the new framework.

BY Kerim Fidel, ESQ.

October 2024

3 WAYS TO SAVE UP TO 85% ON CA LITIGATION COSTS THANKS TO PAGA REFORM

There are three actions PEOs and their customers can take to save up to 85% in California litigation costs thanks to a recent legislative compromise. Anyone doing business in California is no doubt familiar with the Private Attorneys’ General Act – or PAGA, the scariest four-letter word in the state for employers.

BY John Polson, ESQ.

September 2024

PREGNANT WORKERS FAIRNESS ACT: EEOC’S FINAL RULE AND TIPS FOR PEOS

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (the “PWFA”) requires covered employers to make reasonable accommodations to qualified employees or applicants known limitations related to, affected by, or arising out of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions unless doing so would cause undue hardship on business operations.

BY Brian L. McDermott, ESQ.

September 2024

PEO LEADERS WILL NEED TO STAY NIMBLE IN THE POST-CHEVRON ERA: 5 STEPS TO SUCCESS

The Supreme Court’s recent landmark ruling that gives employers a powerful tool to fight back against regulatory overreach will have a broad impact on just about every area of workplace law – and every industry.

BY John Polson, Esq.

August 2024

HITTING THE HIGH NOTES: REELIN’ IN THIS YEAR’S SUCCESS IN FEDERAL AFFAIRS

We entered 2024 knowing that the odds of any legislation, let alone major bills, were quite low. Furthermore, Congress and the White House are up for partisan grabs in this upcoming election. Knowing this, we are using this year to build relationships with members of Congress.

BY Alex Milliken

May 2024

KEEP AN EYE OUT: NEW DATA PRIVACY RULES

The bottom line – if you have not updated your CCPA notices since 2022 or earlier – or if you have never provided such notices – you should act quickly to implement new notices and stay compliant with the ever-changing law.

BY John Polson, Esq.

April 2024

PAY TRANSPARENCY CONTINUES TO GAIN MOMENTUM IN 2024

Focus on pay transparency is showing no signs of slowing down. The pay transparency movement, which started with a couple of states, continues to steadily spread across the country and is now a focus at the federal level. PEOs and their clients must remain vigilant of current and proposed laws and developing trends.

BY Laura A. Mitchell, ESQ.

March 2024

WHEN IT RAINES IT POURS

The California Supreme Court’s recent decision in Raines v. U.S. Healthworks Medical Group could create additional exposure for PEOs under California’s employment discrimination laws.

BY Nicholas P. Kapiotis, Esq.

November 2023

WORKPLACE CHALLENGES IN USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

PEOs should be aware of what AI tools can do to assist their clients but should also recognize that this is an emerging technology still subject to flaws.

BY Gordon M. Berger, Esq.

November 2023
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