Rob Wilson Named to NSBA Leadership Council

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Rob Wilson, President of Employco USA in Westmont, IL, was recently named to the National Small Business Association (NSBA) Leadership Council. NSBA is the nation’s oldest small-business advocacy organization and operates on a staunchly nonpartisan basis. Wilson, a recognized leader in the small-business community, joins the NSBA Leadership Council alongside other small-business advocates from across the country as they work to promote the interests of small business to policymakers in Washington, D.C.

“As a small business owner, I see daily the importance of being involved and active when it comes to laws and regulation,” stated Wilson. “Joining NSBA’s Leadership Council will enable me to take our collective small-business message to the people that need to hear it most: Congress.”

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HR Chat w/Employco USA: Minimum PTO Policies

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In this video, Rob and Jason take a look at minimum PTO policies. They discuss the current trend, usage requirements, benefits and advantages, attraction and retention, creativity enhancement, succession planning, and issues we’ve seen with unlimited PTO.

Questions? We’re here to help; Employco can assist with policy creation, best practices, and more!

Podcast: Payroll Trends and Complications w/Gerri LeCompte

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On this month’s HR podcast Rob, Scott, and Jason are joined by special guest Gerri LeCompte, our Vice President of Payroll Services, who has been with Employco for over 20 years. They discuss current payroll trends, from remote workers and multi-state compliance issues to reciprocal agreements, employer liabilities, constantly changing tax laws, W-4 confusion, the shift to paperless, and more!

From tight turnaround times to a dedicated payroll specialist to talk to, Employco can help alleviate the pitfalls associated with payroll. Contact us today to see how we can help!

Payroll Trends and Complications w/Gerri LeCompte

Contact us with any questions you may have, we’re here to help: hr@employco.com

27th Anniversary

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Employco is celebrating its 27th anniversary on Sunday, April 16th!

Bob, Rob, and Scott Wilson founded the company 27 years ago, a true family business start-up. 27 years later – Employco is nationwide and one of the largest HR outsourcing firms. We are proud to have a third generation in the business. Over the years, we have provided HR and insurance solutions to hundreds of companies and have helped them save countless dollars on workers’ compensation and employee benefits through our buying power.

Thank you to our dedicated team members who have provided our clients with great customer experiences over the past 27 years. We look forward to an exciting future!

Employco's 27th Anniversary

Employco USA Welcomes Three New Team Members

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Employco USA is pleased to announce the growing expansion of its staff.

Jake BarteltJake Bartelt, HRIS Manager – Jake will be responsible for providing internal and client support for the company’s HRIS platform. Jake brings extensive experience to his new position, having previously worked as a Product Manager, Associate Director of Client Onboarding, and Operations and Implementation Manager at various companies in the HR and technology industries.

“A new job is an amazing chance to show the world what you are capable of. You have everything to be great. Employco has motivated me from the beginning. Never give up on your dreams.”

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HR Newsletter: State Legislative Updates

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Arkansas to Disqualify Unemployment Claimants Who Ghost Employers – On Feb. 21, 2023, Arkansas adopted the Prohibiting Unemployment Claimants from Ghosting Employers Act of 2023 (PUCGEA). As the name suggests, the purpose of this law is to disqualify individuals from unemployment benefits if they ghost possible employers, meaning they fail to respond to an offer of employment or appear for a previously scheduled job interview. This law becomes effective on Jan. 1, 2024.

Read more: Arkansas Legal Update

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HR Newsletter: Telework and FMLA Eligibility

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On Feb. 9, 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published a Field Assistance Bulletin (FAB) No. 2023-1 that includes guidance on how to apply eligibility rules under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) when employees telework or work away from an employer’s facility.

The FMLA requires covered employers to provide eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for specific reasons related to the health and well-being of themselves and their families. Generally, employers are covered if they have at least 50 employees. Employees are eligible for FMLA benefits if they:

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HR Newsletter: Pay Transparency Update

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HR Newsletter: Pay Transparency Update

The tight labor market has led employees to make new demands. One of the newest expectations of employers is pay transparency. Despite many employers’ reluctance to embrace pay transparency—because pay transparency can reveal unintended pay gaps and trigger questions from current employees—the practice has gained a stronger foothold in 2023. In fact, a growing number of states and localities require employers to share pay information with applicants and employees. As a result, pay transparency requirements are impacting more employers.

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HR Newsletter: ChatGPT in the Workplace

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HR Newsletter: ChatGPT in the Workplace

Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot ChatGPT has recently made waves for producing human-like text and communications from user inputs. Accessible to anyone with a computer and internet connection, ChatGPT produces usable written material on a wide range of topics and helps make decisions. These functions are leading many employers to consider ways to incorporate this technology into their organizations to enhance workflows, streamline operations and improve customer experience.

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