Employers are required by the IRS to send a W-2 form to each of their employees by January 31 every year. Traditionally, these W-2s are in paper format and are either hand delivered or sent to employees by mail. This could take weeks on end, and it’s also costly to businesses in terms of paper and postage. Paper W-2s could…

A vital resource for New York City’s small and mid-size businesses and its employees expires at the end of this month – unless Congress renews it. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was the first piece of legislation passed by Congress to address the impacts of COVID-19. Prior to its passage in March, there was essentially no sick leave…

When it comes to managing payroll, it can be confusing to figure out exactly what your company needs. From super sleek web based HR software to payroll processing companies, there’s no shortage of options available to small and mid-size businesses these days. While there are a number of benefits to outsourcing part or all of your payroll operations, none of…

Few businesses could have prepared for 2020. At first, it was easy to believe the havoc wreaked by COVID-19 was temporary. However, as we head toward a new year, it’s becoming clear that there is no end in sight – at least not in the foreseeable future. While plenty of businesses were in a reactive state for much of 2020,…

There are few businesses that have made it through this year completely unaffected by all that’s going on in the world. With many businesses still facing COVID-19 challenges, the bottom line is that for a lot of businesses, it’ll all come down to their bottom line – which means it’s more important than ever for businesses to find ways to…

3 Tips On How To Deliver Bad News To Employees Communicating bad news is tough. It’s often even tougher in professional settings, where the bad news could have long-lasting impacts on many facets of an employee’s life. Keep reading to learn about communicating bad news to employees for a few tips that could help make difficult conversations with employees a bit…

Learn why diversity, equity, and inclusion are top priorities for employers everywhere. As a Professional Employer Organization (PEO), PrestigePEO recognizes diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as pillars to any successful business. These principles offer an unmatched opportunity to expand the scope of a company’s trajectory with progressive change and an enhanced ability to overcome challenges. The inclusion of different cultures,…

After the Supreme Court’s ruling in June, on Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, it’s time for companies to update their policies and practices. Today, Maggie Spell, partner at Jones Walker LLC, lays out and explains the changes that need to be made. Last episode, Maggie walked us through the Supreme Court case itself – how it came…

COVID-19 changed how the world works. For small and mid-size businesses (SMBs) especially, it can be difficult to navigate and move forward in a world that is suddenly very different. From managing payroll for a modified workforce to ensuring workplaces are fully compliant and safe for employees, there is a lot to consider. With no real end to the pandemic…

Amidst all the tumultuous news of 2020, Civil Rights has landed a major victory. Today, Maggie Spell, Partner at Jones Walker LLP, talks with Eric about the transformation decision the Supreme Court made this past June.  Our guest tells the story of three cases of workplace discrimination, where employees were fired because of their gender identity or sexual orientation. The…