The 2018 National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO) annual conference in Phoenix Arizona was a huge success, and we are thankful for our clients and attendees that stopped by our booth. A Professional Employers Organization (PEO) provides extensive human resource solutions for small and mid-size businesses. Businesses that work with a PEO grow an estimated
The emergence of companies like Uber and Doordash has blurred the lines between employee and independent contractor. These companies have contributed to what is referred to as the “gig economy” because of the nature of the work. Individuals working for these companies can choose when and how often they work using an app to log
We are honored to announce that Employers Edge’s own Pamela Drake has been selected for the 2018 Outstanding Chapter Achievement Award from the American Society for Healthcare Human Resource Administration (ASHHRA). The purpose of the Outstanding Chapter Achievement Award is to recognize an HR professional from each affiliated chapter whose significant contributions advance the health
The State of California recently retired their Title XII loan, which at one point exceeded $8 billion. Title XII loans were made available to States following the Great Recession, which began in 2007. The Title XII loans allowed States to continue paying Unemployment Insurance claims during the recession. In exchange for receiving these loans, States
We had an incredible time at SHRM 2018 in Chicago. With over 17,000 paid attendees, this world renowned HR event offered unparalleled learning and networking opportunities. Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth. It is our great honor to help you maintain your edge with our award winning unemployment cost control, employment verification and
Employers have an important role in promoting the health and safety of employees and managing risks in the workplace. As we are all aware, the use and abuse of opioid painkillers has emerged as a critical issue, reaching beyond the stereotypes of “addicts and drug seekers.“ From 1999 to 2013, the amount of prescription opioids
We’ve had a few growing companies reach out recently to ask us this question: “Why should we outsource unemployment claims?” If you are trying to decide whether to get support with your company’s unemployment claims management process, we’d love to help you talk through the process. Stop by our booth 1618 if you’re in Chicago next
Effective 1/1/18, Massachusetts rolls out EMAC program. Employer Medical Assistance Contribution Supplement. This comes after an Act Further Regulation Employer Contributions to Health Care was passed and signed into law August 2017. This modification to the unemployment insurance rate schedule was created to temporarily supplement and assist in the cost of publicly-subsidized health coverage. This
As February came to a close, another new low was announced in terms of the four week moving average of weekly new claims filed. In the week ending February 24, 2018 the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 210,000, a decrease of 10,000 from the previous week’s revised level. This is the lowest