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Furlough vs. layoff: What’s the difference, and what do employers need to know?

Insperity

PTO payout. Laid-off employees are removed from the payroll and, in states that require it, must be paid for any unused paid time off (PTO) they have accrued with their final paycheck. You can allow employees to use PTO during the furlough, but you’ll likely want to consider the pros and cons of this option.

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Employee terminations 101: What to say and do when it happens

Insperity

This may vary depending on a specific company and its organizational structure and culture, but generally the following parties should be present when an employee is terminated: The employee’s direct supervisor or manager A third-party witness (for example, the manager’s manager or a human resources [HR] professional).

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Employee offboarding strategy: Saying farewell the right way

Insperity

Issue final pay, which encompasses the last paycheck, unused paid time off (PTO) and pending bonuses. Document the reasons for the termination in advance, whether it’s chronic poor performance , an ongoing discipline problem or an egregious violation, such as workplace violence or stealing from the company.

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The business challenges that make it hard to be an employer

Insperity

Yet, even with a hardworking HR staff member or two, creating a handbook, delivering training and keeping risk-mitigation documents up to date can be challenging, especially as the number of employees grows. Employment regulations have increased in recent years, and compliance now involves more than federal rules.

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What is a PEO?

Insperity

The good news: There’s help out there – it’s called a professional employer organization (PEO). These organizations can work with your company to provide comprehensive and affordable payroll, benefits and human resource services through a business-to-business relationship called “co-employment.

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Choosing PEO Software For Your Business: What To Consider

Genesis HR Solutions

When choosing between Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) for your small or midsize business, it’s critical to evaluate the type of software each company uses. It’s imperative that new hires—and your own staff—can complete forms and progress through documentation workflows smoothly and easily.

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6 big soft cost savings associated with HR outsourcing

Insperity

Major hard cost savings can be linked directly to utilizing an outsourced HR provider, such as a professional employer organization (PEO). First: What are hard cost HR outsourcing savings? Some HR outsourcing savings are pretty straightforward.