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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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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. The employee portal should provide all workers with easy access to pay stubs, W2s, PTO request forms, and more. We customize time sheets for each client.

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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. Provide state unemployment and COBRA information. This is an opportunity to learn why the employee is leaving and what your company could have done differently, which can inform future improvements. Conduct an exit interview.

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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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PEO insider: Payroll

Abel HR

For some companies, handing off these duties to a company that only focuses on this task is perfect, but a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) can do your payroll and so much more …. Rather than slogging through the books and chasing employee’s down for the information you need for your filings; we’ll handle it all.

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Are HR Departments A Requirement For Small Businesses?

Genesis HR Solutions

We’ve written about all these organizations here, and encourage you to read more about them, especially in regard to how they compare to the professional employer organization, or PEO—our primary recommendation for companies with no HR department. Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs).

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How to address employee pay in your inclement weather policy

Insperity

It’s important to communicate how payroll will work during a weather-related event, as well as emergency contact information and expectations for attendance. It’s good practice to update emergency contact information at least annually, but even better to update it with every new hire. How will you pay exempt employees?

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