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Compliance

HR Fast Facts: Why Must Employees Provide a Reason for Waiving Medical Coverage?

If an employee needs to waive medical coverage, find out how it can impact your company.

December 8, 2022 ・1 min read

Benefits

New York Family Leave Insurance

New York Family Leave Insurance (FLI), or Paid Family Leave (PFL), is a state mandated coverage for most private employers. The coverage is funded by employee payroll contributions.

December 8, 2022 ・2 mins read

Benefits

Risk Class for Workers' Compensation Insurance in Washington

Learn about Washington state's risk class codes for workers' compensation here.

December 8, 2022 ・2 mins read

Benefits

HR Fast Facts: Which Benefits Are Typically Pre-tax?

Is dental insurance pre-tax? Is vision insurance pre-tax? Find out here.

December 6, 2022 ・1 min read

Benefits

HR Fast Facts: Can Employees Enroll a Dependent Without an SSN on Their Insurance?

Here's how employees can add their newborn to their insurance without a SSN.

December 5, 2022 ・2 mins read

Compliance

HR Fast Facts: What Is California's 2810.5 Notice?

California Labor Code section 2810.5 requires employers to provide written notice to employees about specific employment items.

December 2, 2022 ・2 mins read

HR Outsourcing

Benefits of Using HR Software to Support Your Business

HR software optimizes HR tasks, goals and overall organization. When used strategically, it can help improve efficiency to help drive your business forward.

December 1, 2022 ・9 mins read

Everything You Need to Know About Wage and Hour Lawsuits

Complying with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws can be intimidating. But comply you must — or risk a wage and hour lawsuit.

November 26, 2022 ・8 mins read

HR Outsourcing

See How TriNet Can Help You Scale Your Business

Day-to-day HR tasks can drain resources needed to grow your business and hinder your company’s success. To help you get more out of your efforts, consider some of the advantages of outsourcing your human resources.

November 18, 2022 ・1 min read

This Checklist Will Help Ensure Your Hiring Process Is Compliant

Hiring new employees is always exciting, but the process must comply with the law. Use this checklist to ensure you cover all your bases.

November 17, 2022 ・10 mins read

Industry Insights

8 Common HR Management Problems and How to Use Technology to Solve Them

Boost efficiency and save time with a comprehensive HR technology platform. See common HR problems that technology can help resolve.

November 9, 2022 ・7 mins read

What Is a Payroll Calendar — And How Do You Make One?

Do not confuse payroll calendars with payroll checklists. Though they share overlapping features, they are essentially different.

October 28, 2022 ・8 mins read

Talent

Best Practices for Protecting Your Company During the Hiring Process

Establishing hiring best practices can help prevent complaints, claims and lawsuits. Take a critical look at your hiring practices and see if following these guidelines might help reduce your risk and help you hire the quality talent you need.

October 14, 2022 ・11 mins read

Benefits

Multiple Employer Retirement Plans: A Solution to SMB Employee Challenges

A good employer-sponsored 401(k) plan helps employees plan for the future while improving retention. Learn how a multi-employer retirement plan can incentivize your team.

October 7, 2022 ・7 mins read

Culture

How to Conduct an Employee Engagement Survey

Are you aware that only 36% of employees are actively engaged in the workplace? What’s more is that 51% of employees are disengaged while another 13% are actively disengaged, meaning they go out of their way to spread negativity within the workforce.

October 3, 2022 ・10 mins read

How to Spot a Bad Apple in Your Organization

Discover the best strategies for how employers and managers can identify, work with, and communicate with problem employees.

August 31, 2022 ・7 mins read

Payroll

Is an Open Compensation Policy a Good Idea?

Should you make compensation public at your company? Learn the pros and cons of an open salary policy for your business.

August 30, 2022 ・6 mins read

Strategies for Engaging and Retaining Your Hourly Employees

When a productive hourly worker becomes disengaged or suddenly quits, it can adversely impact your business. Discover ways to hang on to your top employees.

August 30, 2022 ・7 mins read

Benefits

“Use It or Lose It” Paid Time Off vs. Flex Time

A use-it-or-lose-it PTO policy may be negatively impacting your employees' work-life balance and retention. Here's why you should consider if offering flex time is the right fit for your workforce.

August 25, 2022 ・6 mins read