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BOSTOCK DECISION EXPANDS PROTECTIONS TO SEXUAL ORIENTATION & GENDER IDENTITY

An adverse employment decision based, even in part, on an employee’s sexual orientation or gender identity violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. That was the June 15, 2020, holding of the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Bostock v. Clayton County.

BY LINDA GULLEDGE, ESQ.

September 2020

COACHING YOUR CLIENTS TO REENGAGE EMPLOYEES ON CARE & CAREER

As businesses begin reopening, new challenges emerge for employers and employees. Though the idea of returning to normal may be welcomed, many employees are facing the difficult dilemma of how to handle returning to the workplace and finding suitable care for their loved ones. Other employees and their dependents are cautiously trying to reenter the healthcare ecosystem after months of delaying or postponing routine care or ongoing treatments. 

BY MICHAEL BUX AND JENNIFER CORDES, J.D.

September 2020

COVID-19 DISRUPTS REVENUE & PROFITS IN Q2, THOUGH PEOS REGAIN OPTIMISM

As could be expected, PEO metrics plummeted during the second quarter of 2020: Revenue growth fell off a cliff, with 44 percent of respondents reporting a decrease during Q2: Profits dropped nearly as much as revenue;

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September 2020

HOW DO STATE MARIJUANA LAWS IMPACT WORKPLACE DRUG TESTING PROGRAMS?

While marijuana technically remains illegal under federal law, most states have legalized the use of marijuana in some manner, presenting a host of practical problems for employers. This article addresses some of the most common questions asked by employers who conduct workplace drug testing and are grappling with the legal issues around marijuana. 

BY KATHRYN J. RUSSO, ESQ.

September 2020

HOW THE PEO INDUSTRY HELPED COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS

Since the COVID-19 crisis began, PEOs have been working overtime to help clients with an endless variety of new challenges, including everything from closing their businesses and laying off employees and getting Payroll Protection Plan loans to applying for loan forgiveness and following the complex matrix of reopening compliance measures. In between all of these new and complicated tasks, PEOs made the time to step up and help their communities.

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September 2020

MAXIMIZING YOUR TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENT

How can we cut costs? Are we spending too much time on projects? Do our workflows need improvement? These are a few questions we ask ourselves when seeking out a technology provider. We rely on technology to accomplish our daily tasks and access information at a moment’s notice. 

BY BRADY VITZTUM-CHRISLER, CAPM

September 2020

MEET SOME SMALL COMPANIES THAT ARE MAKING BIG STRIDES AGAINST COVID-19

I am a huge supporter and admirer of the entrepreneurs who have such a great impact in the U.S. and around the globe. Small and mid-size businesses (SMBs) are the backbone of the economy and truly the motor behind innovation. Their ability to quickly pivot their focus to impact their communities in the face of a global public health emergency is inspiring. 

BY BURTON M. GOLDFIELD

September 2020

NAVIGATING THE TECH SIDE OF MARKETING

Times have changed. It’s no longer enough for marketers to focus solely on brochures and presentation decks. Marketing is much more complicated (and fun) these days! We must stay current with technology advancements, privacy laws, search engine algorithms, automation software, and technical strategies. Here are a few areas of marketing technology critical to your success. 

BY DEBORAH BROUSSEAU

September 2020

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING DIFFERENTLY AT YOUR PEO BECAUSE OF COVID-19?

It’s amazing how something as challenging as what has occurred this year can produce something positive. • Like everyone else, we’re already doing a lot of things differently, but it’s not fair to say we’re really planning. • We are not really changing much about the way we administer our services based upon the COVID-19 pandemic. We were built to be fluid and flexible.

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September 2020

ATTENTION PEO OPERATORS

As I write this, I am once again surrounded by the hum of the office—that non-descript, almost electric buzz created by a team taking care of business. A few short weeks ago, these same team members were taking care of business remotely, from their homes, while sheltering in place during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. They gathered with their colleagues daily using video conferencing software and telephones. Together, they kept service delivery humming as if they were still in the office next door or just down the hall, instead of in spare bedrooms or working from dining room tables.

BY GINGER BATEMAN, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

August 2020

COVID-19 EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION INCREASING

As the United States continues to struggle with the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on health, safety, and the economy, it is likely that many employers will have yet another issue to face as they attempt to maintain and reopen their businesses: lawsuits. These are expected to range from claims from customers and clients relating to COVID-19 exposure, to more focused claims from employees under various federal, state, and local laws relating to workplace health and safety, non-discrimination, and employment termination. 

BY JAMES A. PARETTI, JR., ESQ.

August 2020

GETTING YOUR PEO BACK ON TRACK AFTER COVID-19

The COVID-19 crisis has undeniably sent major shockwaves throughout the PEO industry—not since the Great Depression has unemployment risen as quickly as during this pandemic. For many PEOs, this has been a big blow to profitability and there is still no clear answer to how long it will last. When the dust settles, it is almost certain there will be consolidation. While some PEOs will be acquired or go out of business, many will emerge stronger because of the lessons learned. 

BY FRANK FONTNEAU

August 2020

HOW COVID-19 AFFECTED THE PEO INDEX

The PEO Index plunged when the COVID-19 crisis hit the U.S., as shown in Figure 1. The correlation with gross domestic product (GDP) is interesting in that the PEO industry anticipated the drop in this last very atypical period. COVID-19 affected PEO-serviced companies just as it did all companies. However, the difference is that these PEO-serviced companies had help that other companies did not, especially with the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) loan application process and forgiveness compliance. I expect the PEO Index to recover far faster than almost all other small companies and the GDP itself.

BY JOHN J. SLAVIC

August 2020

HOW WE DID IT

It is hard to believe that almost five months have passed since the first COVID-19 cases reached Georgia. Walking into a restaurant or business is not the same as it was a few months ago. From hand sanitizer at the front entrance and having your temperature checked, to wearing masks and social distancing, things are not quite the same as before COVID-19 began, but we are steadily headed back in that direction. Over the past few months, companies and communities have adapted to keep their businesses operating while also keeping their employees and customers safe. Georgia, where our company, Impact Workforce Solutions, is located, was one of the first states to begin reopening its doors in April.

BY MACKENZIE KING

August 2020

Member News • NAPEO Resources • In Memoriam

BIG NEWS FROM NAPEO MEMBERS: FRANKCRUM NAMES CO-PRESIDENTS • CONGRATULATIONS & FAREWELL: DANIEL HARRIS LEAVES NAPEO TO JOIN TRINET • NAPEO RESOURCES: OPPORTUNITY, DIVERSITY, & INCLUSION • NEWS FROM NAPEO: PEO INSIDER WINS SILVER TRENDY AWARD • CELEBRATING INDEPENDENCE DAY: TILSON HR TREATS HOMETOWN TO FIREWORKS DISPLAY • IN MEMORIAM: WALLACE E. BRUMLEY, INDUSTRY PIONEER

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August 2020

RETURNING TO WORK AFTER COVID-19

As businesses resume normal operations, reopen facilities, and adjust to a new normal during the COVID-19 pandemic, many are implementing policies and procedures in response to state and local executive orders and guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). 

BY CRESSINDA (CHRIS) D. SCHLAG, ESQ.

August 2020

WHY PEOS WILL BE OKAY AFTER COVID-19

Although the year of COVID-19 continues to test us in ways few could have imagined, we find comfort in the patterns of the past and must strive to find opportunity. Most days, I jump out of bed full of the optimistic entrepreneurial spirit ready to “take the hill,” but can’t help but let some uncertainty creep in throughout the day as I’m constantly reminded of the world today. With a bit of Zoom fatigue (new term) and the feeling that we’re living one long day as each day runs into the next, I have never wavered—I’m actually more bullish on the value the PEO model brings to our clients and the resiliency of the small business market we serve. 

BY BY MICHAEL HOPKINS

August 2020

A COVID-19 TIMELINE

Businesses and PEOs across the world have been challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic. Though the challenge is one we at Nextep tackled head-on, it presented many obstacles we’ve worked through together.  Nextep is no stranger to difficult times. Like many others, we have persevered through 9/11, the housing market crash, tornadoes, and more. In 23 years of business, our responses to stressors help us learn, grow, and prepare for the unexpected.

BY BRIAN FAYAK, MELISSA GRIMES, AND ADAM GRAHAM

June/July 2020

COVID-19 • OPPORTUNITY, DIVERSITY, & INCLUSION • NAPEO

NAPEO JOINS SMALL BUSINESS COALITION • NAPEO COMMITS TO WORKING ON ISSUES OF OPPORTUNITY, DIVERSITY, & INCLUSION • BUSINESS SHIFT: APPAREL TO MASKS • CDC GUIDELINES FOR OFFICE BUILDINGS • EMPLOYING ABILITIES @WORK PROGRAM • BUSINESS PIVOTS • WILL EVENTUAL RECOVERY INCLUDE JOBS TO GO BACK TO?

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June/July 2020

ONGOING INSURANCE ISSUES FROM COVID-19

Leadership expert John Maxwell recently said, “I can’t position the future, but I can prepare myself for the future.” As this article is being prepared, the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis continue to change. Given the continuing upheaval in the workplace, economy, and insurance marketplace, this article is intended to provide general commentary on preparing for the future. 

BY DAVID E. CAROTHERS, CSP, ARM

June/July 2020

PEOS & CRISIS

“It is a pandemic. The world is coming to an end. It’s about the science. Stay closed!” The media has been trumpeting this message for the last three months. It is enough to frighten off the faint of heart. But do not let your hearts be troubled—the PEO industry is very resilient and will adapt, innovate, and ultimately accelerate out of this down market. 

BY DAN MCHENRY

June/July 2020

PREPARING NOW TO DRIVE LONG-TERM PERFORMANCE

It’s time for us to have a chat. I want to talk about assessing where you are as a PEO sales professional and making plans for long-term success. Your world has changed, and fast!  • The severity and the impact of the corona virus caught you off guard.  • You’ve made a lot of decisions that were concerning to you because you had no reference point.  •       You’ve lost some clients and some have downsized their employee counts...

BY CLAY M. KELLEY, PHR

June/July 2020

Q1 2020 SHOWS EARLY SIGNS OF COVID-19 IMPACT

Despite COVID-19 waiting until the last month of the first quarter to disrupt most parts of the U.S., all eight metrics from NAPEO’s quarterly survey fell to their lowest levels in the study’s four-year history. Highlights include: • Revenue growth was the most impacted metric, relative to previous quarters; • Gross profit was also negatively affected, though operating profit was more resilient; and • The single positive was that workers’ compensation claims plummeted, with only 6 percent reporting an increase in claims.

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June/July 2020

RETURNING TO WORK

Many states, if not all by the time this article is published, have relaxed shelter-in-place or similar orders and employers have begun the process of bringing employees back to work at their respective places of business. There have been lots of return-to-work webinars, instructions, and policies and procedure forms made available, and all have been helpful. What makes this time different is how fast circumstances change and how often governments issue new and updated guidance. It has kept those of us in the employment law field on our toes, to say the least. In this article, I will review broadly what employers should expect next and what they and PEOs can do to position themselves best to compete in this new environment as we move into Phase II of the COVID-19 crisis and look forward to Phase III and beyond. 

BY BRIAN M. NUGENT, ESQ.

June/July 2020
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