Insights from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce A PEO for small business exists to solve one of the most familiar challenges in business: balancing growth ambitions with administrative realities. As companies expand, they often encounter increasing HR complexity — from hiring and payroll to compliance and employee...
A new white paper from the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO) and McBassi & Company is shining a bright light on who’s using Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) in 2025 — and what that means for small and mid-sized businesses nationwide. The report, “PEO Clients:...
When you think about risks to your business, chances are worker misclassification doesn’t top the list. But it should. Because if you’re labeling people as “contractors” when they legally count as “employees,” you’re sitting on a financial and legal landmine — one that can blow up...
In a sweeping move, the White House has launched a bold revision of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), dubbed the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), aimed specifically at making federal contracting more accessible to small businesses. The changes are being described as “once-in-a-generation” and are intended to...
OSHA has cited a Florida roofing contractor for 10 safety violations after finding workers exposed to dangerous fall hazards without required protections. The agency proposed over $700,000 in penalties. Key findings included: Employees working at least six feet above a lower level were not equipped with fall...
A recent WCRI analysis of more than 720,000 workers’ compensation claims sheds light on critical factors that push certain claims into the top 5% in cost — offering employers and insurers insight into how to spot risks early. The report, titled “Factors Associated with High-Cost Claims,”...
Florida minimum wage 2025 changes are now in effect — every employer with hourly workers needs to understand what this means for payroll and compliance. Florida minimum wage 2025 changes are now in effect — and every employer with hourly workers needs to understand what this...
The Internal Revenue Service has announced it’s imposing more than $162 million in penalties tied to false or misleading tax credit claims that are being promoted via social media platforms. Since 2022, the IRS says, social media has become a hotbed for schemes encouraging taxpayers to...
The Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA) announced that Governor DeSantis signed SB 940 / HB 543 into law, targeting unauthorized third-party reservation reselling—often done via bots or social platforms. The new statute, effective July 1, 2025, makes it illegal to sell restaurant reservations without the...
In January 2020 the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of a new coronavirus disease to be a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. With its recent spread into the United States, domestic companies must prepare their workplaces for a potential outbreak and to help...
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