The Most Common Reasons U.S. Employers Get Sued

Employment law in the U.S. is far less regulated than it is in the UK. As a result, there are far more opportunities for dispute, leading to far higher damage awards and many more unnecessary lawsuits or settlement negotiations.

Hiring Employee in USElizabeth OwensJanuary 6, 2021Common Reasons Employers Get Sued, Reasons U.S. Employees Sue Employers, Why us employees sue their employers

UK Terms & Conditions Not Fit for U.S. Market

US and English T&Cs seem very similar upon a casual reading. But to the untrained eye, they hide very serious differences that will leave a UK company at a serious disadvantage and exposed to an unexpected loss in the event of a dispute.

Hiring Employee in USElizabeth OwensJanuary 6, 2021expanding my business to the us, uk terms and conditions which wont work in the us, how are business terms and conditions different in the us, uk vs us business t&cs, expanding business to the us

2021 U.S. Compliance Updates

There’s a LOT to digest when it comes to U.S. compliance and 2020 has been no exception. Here’s a breakdown of the most significant changes being implemented in 2021.

Hiring Employee in USElizabeth OwensDecember 22, 20202021 us compliance updates, january 2021 employment law, 2021 employment law updates, 2021 michigan compliance, 2021 new york employment law, california 2021 compliance updates, California employment law 2021, sexual harassment prevention training 2021

Remote I-9 Verification During COVID-19 – What You Need to Know

What do you need to action as an employer in response to the updated Form I-9 requirements to remain compliant?

Hiring Employee in USElizabeth OwensDecember 18, 2020form i9 compliance, Form I9 software, how to manage form i9, form i9 requirements, remote i9 vertification, covid19 form i9

Hiring Post-COVID? Understanding Whether 1099 or W-2 Employees Make the Most Sense for Your Business

As you begin the hiring process, you’ll want to consider whether employees or independent contractors make more sense and ensure you classify your hires correctly.

Hiring Employee in USElizabeth OwensNovember 30, 2020Hiring post covid19, 1099 employee, 1099 or w2, w2 employees, independent contracts vs w2, employee misclassification

EOR vs PEO: Which Service Is The Best Fit For My Business

The terms EOR and PEO often get confused. We have simplified the differences in a quick infographic to help you decide which service is the best fit for you.

Hiring Employee in Canada, Hiring Employee in USElizabeth OwensNovember 24, 2020

How to Navigate the U.S. Tax System: An International Tax Managers Advice

It’s easy to get confused with all the in’s and outs of the U.S. tax system when doing business in the U.S. We asked an International Tax Manager some FAQs from companies who are expanding their businesses to the USA.

Hiring Employee in USElizabeth OwensNovember 16, 2020US tax advice, establishing an entity in the us, why is delaware a good place to do business, setting up a company in the us, where is best for business taxes in the us, delaware tax incentives

Conducting Business in Another State? Tax Implications You Should be Aware of

An International Tax Manager’s expert advice on how to navigate the U.S. tax system when doing business in another state.

Hiring Employee in USElizabeth OwensNovember 13, 2020best states for business, tax implications in us, operating in new state, doing business in a new state, tax advice for us business

7 Questions to Ask Before Choosing Between a PEO or EOR

Here are some key questions you need to ask to decide whether an EOR or PEO is best for your business.

Hiring Employee in Canada, Hiring Employee in USElizabeth OwensNovember 11, 2020employer of record or peo, employer of record usa, peo usa, peo vs eor, peo services, expanding to the usa

Employing a worker in the U.S.? In-house, PEO or EOR?

When employing a worker in the U.S., there are various factors you must consider such as healthcare, worker classification, and much more. Whether you administer these processes alone or not depends on what way you decide to employ your worker in the U.S.

Hiring Employee in USElizabeth OwensNovember 3, 2020employer of record or peo, employer of record usa, employer of record america, peo usa, best peo, should I use a peo

Why Do Companies Outsource Their Tech Support

The global outsourcing market has doubled in size from 2000 - 2019, one notable area which has soared in popularity is outsourcing technical support. Here are some of the reasons why.

Hiring Employee in Canada, Hiring Employee in USElizabeth OwensOctober 12, 2020why companies outsource tech support, back office technology, back office tech support, contractor payroll software, outsourced employment management america, outsourced employment software usa

Difference Between Independent Contractor and Employee

Misclassifying an employee as an independent contractor can be catastrophic for an organization, it is important to be aware of the differences in order to limit your risks of misclassification.

Hiring Employee in USElizabeth OwensSeptember 29, 2020Independent Contractor, Difference between independent contractor and employee, what is contractor compliance, contractor compliance

The Rise and Risks of IC Misclassification

For an employer, classifying a worker as an independent contractor, versus an employee, can have considerable cost advantages and risks.

Hiring Employee in USMichael CollinsAugust 7, 2020misclassification, independent contractors, Misclassification cases, Risks of misclassification, Rise of gig economy

5 Tips for Successfully Managing a Remote Team

Managing a remote team brings its own set of challenges. Empower your team to thrive and be productive from any location with these 5 remote working tips.

Hiring Employee in USElizabeth OwensAugust 5, 2020remote work, Managing remote workers, Management, Remote work tools, Remote work policy

Mistakes Companies Make When Managing Multiple Contractors, Consultants & Freelancers

If your business is considering leveraging the help of multiple contractors, consultants, and freelancers it is important to understand how a company should manage contractors. Here are some common mistakes you should avoid.

Recruitment and Staffing, Hiring Employee in USElizabeth OwensAugust 3, 2020what is contractor risk management, how a company should mange contractors, managing contractors

The Danger of Day Rates

When employing W-2 employees, the day rate scheme is not as straight forward as it may seem and can create a high risk of non-compliance with federal and state laws around wage and hours worked. What are the dangers of these day rates?

Recruitment and Staffing, Hiring Employee in USMichael CollinsJuly 29, 2020Day rates, Wages, Contractor compliance

Why Managing Your Retention Of Valued Contractors Can't Be left To Chance

When your company hires a contractor it can be difficult to keep them engaged. Be ready to tackle these issues in order to retain contractors as the use of contingent workforces continues to grow in popularity within the U.S.

Recruitment and Staffing, Hiring Employee in USElizabeth OwensJuly 26, 2020Contract workers, Managing contract workers, contractor compliance, retaining contractors

Returning to the Workplace After COVID-19: Your Questions Answered by Employment Experts

Are you concerned about bringing your workers back to the workplace? With many states rapidly moving into the next stages of their reopening plans and offering guidelines for returning to work, employers must prepare for possible scenarios that may arise.

Hiring Employee in USElizabeth OwensJune 24, 2020covid return to work, return to work after covid, employees refusing to return to work

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