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Ghostbusters: Preventing Payroll Fraud 2560 1707 PayReel
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Ghostbusters: Preventing Payroll Fraud

Most big companies have multiple checks in place to prevent payroll fraud, but even the big dogs are not immune from nefarious practices seeking to compromise information or steal money. If you’d rather not have a jealous employee swindle your fruitcake factory or a payroll administrator use other people’s personally identifiable information for their own…

Nail Onboarding For Compliant Companies and Successful Workers 2560 1170 PayReel
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Nail Onboarding For Compliant Companies and Successful Workers

It’s important to get onboarding right. Not only does it set the tone for a contract worker or new hire’s experience, but it also is an area of business ripe with opportunities for compliance missteps and related fines. A solid system for the onboarding process ensures that new hires can get to work (which is…

Combating Scammers and Cyber Criminals: Solutions to Help You Sleep Better 2560 1707 PayReel
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Combating Scammers and Cyber Criminals: Solutions to Help You Sleep Better

If an individual’s personal information gets compromised, that individual suffers. When a company or organization’s data is compromised, on the other hand, the cascading repercussions can be catastrophic. The collateral damage extends to innocent customers, clients, and even patients–as is the case in breaches of healthcare systems. For that reason, such entities bear a much…

The Talent Crunch: 5 Strategies to Overcome a Shortage 2560 1709 PayReel
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The Talent Crunch: 5 Strategies to Overcome a Shortage

In today’s job market, many industries are experiencing acute shortages of qualified talent. Factors such as rapid technological advancements, demographic shifts, and changing workforce expectations are making it increasingly difficult for businesses to find and retain skilled talent. This talent shortage is particularly challenging for anyone who engages contract workers, such as human resource departments…

Are Your Contract Workers Getting Stolen? The Cardinal Rule For Retaining Talent 2560 1647 PayReel
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Are Your Contract Workers Getting Stolen? The Cardinal Rule For Retaining Talent

The very best contract workers are in high demand and retaining top talent is a persistent challenge. High turnover rates not only inflate costs but can also undermine client/customer satisfaction. This issue often stems from factors such as job insecurity, limited career development opportunities, inadequate compensation, and poor communication. Any company that engages contract workers…

Workers Are Getting Paid to Relocate: The One Change You Can Make to Retain Your Best Talent 2560 1707 PayReel
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Workers Are Getting Paid to Relocate: The One Change You Can Make to Retain Your Best Talent

Several cities in the United States–from Topeka to The Shoals, Alabama– are offering incentives to attract new residents–particularly those who can work remotely. These programs often have specific eligibility requirements, such as income thresholds and employment conditions. If your workers are eligible to work remotely, they may want to take advantage of these incentives. There…

Non-Competes Are Banned: What to do NOW to Protect Your Business 2560 1920 PayReel
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Non-Competes Are Banned: What to do NOW to Protect Your Business

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has banned non-compete clauses for the vast majority of workers. Such employment contracts exist across various industries and the new rule will significantly alter the employment landscape in the United States. Non-compete agreements traditionally prevent employees from joining competing firms or starting similar businesses within a specified time after leaving…

Impact of California’s PAGA Cases Ruling on HR (Plus Proactive Measures for Compliance) 2560 1630 PayReel
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Impact of California’s PAGA Cases Ruling on HR (Plus Proactive Measures for Compliance)

In a pivotal legal update, the California Supreme Court has ruled that lawsuits filed under the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) cannot be dismissed on the basis of unmanageability. This judgment reaffirms California’s dedication to upholding labor laws through PAGA, enabling employees to sue employers for breaches of compliance. For HR professionals, it’s essential to…

Impact of California’s PAGA Cases Ruling on Staffing Agencies and Proactive Measures for Compliance 2560 1630 PayReel
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Impact of California’s PAGA Cases Ruling on Staffing Agencies and Proactive Measures for Compliance

In a significant legal development, the California Supreme Court has determined that Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) cases cannot be dismissed on the grounds of unmanageability. This decision underscores the state’s commitment to enforcing labor laws through PAGA, which allows employees to file lawsuits against their employers for compliance violations. Understanding this ruling’s implications is…

US Staffing Agencies: Have You Tapped Into This Potential Goldmine? 2560 1707 PayReel
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US Staffing Agencies: Have You Tapped Into This Potential Goldmine?

For US staffing agencies, the Canadian market represents a compelling expansion opportunity. For those looking to expand operations beyond the US, Canada is a natural next step because of the shared cultural norms, lower language barriers, and familiar industries. This post explores why US-based staffing agencies might want to consider venturing into the Canadian market…

The Future is Now: Challenges and Growth For Staffing Agencies 2560 1707 PayReel
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The Future is Now: Challenges and Growth For Staffing Agencies

If you’re reading this, you already know: Staffing agencies are facing challenges right now and agencies must adapt to the ever-evolving labor market, technological advancements, and economic fluctuations or risk falling behind. As always, where there are challenges, there are opportunities. Let’s talk about both.  Current Challenges for Staffing Agencies Economic Uncertainty: Economic cycles significantly…

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Understanding the Updated U.S. Labor Policy: A Path to Compliance 2560 1708 PayReel
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Understanding the Updated U.S. Labor Policy: A Path to Compliance

The latest amendments to U.S. labor legislation have introduced a layer of complexity and ambiguity to the task of accurately classifying workers. It is important for all businesses–particularly those for whom contract workers are essential to operations–to adopt a forward-thinking strategy to reinforce their classification processes. Failure to do so could lead to inconsistent worker…

Navigating New Labor Policies: The Path to Compliance for Engaging 1099 Workers 2560 1707 PayReel
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Navigating New Labor Policies: The Path to Compliance for Engaging 1099 Workers

The recent federal update to U.S. labor policy has introduced complexities and ambiguities into the process of classifying workers correctly. Every company that engages workers–especially those for whom such workers are key to operations (such as staffing agencies) – must take a proactive approach to shoring up their practices. Otherwise, they risk applying inconsistent determinations…

Press Release: PayReel Expands Operations into the Canadian Market 2560 1707 PayReel
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Press Release: PayReel Expands Operations into the Canadian Market

PayReel–a long-time trusted provider of workforce management solutions– is excited to announce its entry into the Canadian market. With extensive experience in various industries, PayReel is well-equipped to assist Canadian businesses in managing the evolving workplace landscape. PayReel offers custom solutions for contingent workforce management and helps clients effortlessly hire, manage, and pay contract workers.…

Care About Your Company’s Reputation? Do This 2560 1920 PayReel
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Care About Your Company’s Reputation? Do This

For human resources (HR) departments, having systems in place to address worker classification helps avoid significant penalties–including back wages, taxes, legal fees–as well as preventing harm to the company’s reputation. HR teams should conduct frequent internal audits of worker classifications, educate relevant employees on labor laws, employ strict compliance systems, and remain informed about labor…

Ensuring Compliance and Success: The Critical Role of Accurate Worker Classification in Staffing Agencies 150 150 PayReel
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Ensuring Compliance and Success: The Critical Role of Accurate Worker Classification in Staffing Agencies

For staffing firms, accurate worker classification is critical to avoid hefty penalties, including back wages and taxes, legal fees, and reputational damage. Firms should regularly audit worker classifications, train staff on labor laws, implement rigorous systems for compliance, and stay updated on labor regulations. The alternative to doing these tasks internally is to engage a…

How HR Can Leverage an Employer of Record to Streamline Contract Worker Engagement 2560 1709 PayReel
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How HR Can Leverage an Employer of Record to Streamline Contract Worker Engagement

​​Engaging temporary workers is a complex process even under the best of circumstances. For human resource departments, the challenge of navigating state-by-state and federal compliance, alongside the regular burden of onboarding temp workers, can be daunting. This is particularly true when engaging temporary or contract workers for last-minute projects. The time constraints amplify the challenges…

Maximize Temp Worker Success: The KEY Strategy for Recruiters & Staffing Agencies 2560 1707 PayReel
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Maximize Temp Worker Success: The KEY Strategy for Recruiters & Staffing Agencies

Engaging temporary workers is a nuanced process under the best of circumstances. Juggling state-by-state and federal compliance with the regular burden of onboarding temp workers is one of the many reasons agencies traditionally focused on direct hires stay out of temp staffing. When temporary or contract workers are brought on for last-minute projects, those challenges…

Unlock the Power of Temp Staffing: How the Right Strategic Partner Can Change Everything 2560 1440 PayReel
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Unlock the Power of Temp Staffing: How the Right Strategic Partner Can Change Everything

Venturing into the realm of temporary staffing can seem like a daunting leap for agencies traditionally focused on direct staffing, especially when considering the hefty investment and complex infrastructure needed to get started. Engaging the right partner can lower those barriers to entry. An Employer of Record (EOR) mitigates the substantial upfront costs and compliance…

HR Departments: Prepare for it to Feel Like California Everywhere 2560 1707 PayReel
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HR Departments: Prepare for it to Feel Like California Everywhere

I’m sorry, though, I’m not talking about the Golden State’s weather. The upcoming changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) are about to make it feel like it’s as hard  to engage employees nationwide as it is in California. January’s federal ruling–which goes into effect in a matter of days (March 11th!) has significant…

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