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When the Worker's Comp Board goes overboard
A man claiming to represent the New York Workers' Comp Board had shown up at my client's home in upstate New York, demanding proof of coverage. It would have been laughable, except that it was real.
Claire Baker
2 min read


FMLA: What it is and what it isn't
FMLA doesn't guarantee paid leave, but some states have paid leave programs.
Claire Baker
5 min read


Meal and Rest Break Regulations by State
Breaks shorter than 30 minutes aren't required under Federal law. Breaks under 20 must be paid and included in overtime, PTO, and FTE calcul
Irshad Ullah and Claire Baker
7 min read


PEO or no? A deep dive into payroll models
Running the People side of your business takes a lot of work, but hiring a PEO comes with trade-offs that you may regret later.
Claire Baker
7 min read


How to put thousands into your employees' pockets for next to nothing
Both employers and employees get 1.5x the value of every dollar compensated through a tax-sheltered program that they do through straight co
Claire Baker
8 min read


Selecting employer-sponsored health insurance
In this post we’ll discuss how to determine your budget and priorities, what information to look for in plan options, and how to structure a
Claire Baker
7 min read


Commuter Benefits
Offering a commuter benefit to your employees can make a meaningful difference in your team’s quality of life, improve productivity, and pot
Claire Baker
4 min read


Everything you need to know about COBRA
Given the significant cost of many COBRA premiums, PeopleOps teams should be prepared to answer departing employees’ questions about COBRA i
Claire Baker
7 min read


401(k) compliance
Although 401(k) compliance is simple compared to the regulations around other benefits like time off or health insurance, employers who offe
Claire Baker
10 min read


How 401(k)s help small teams stretch their compensation budget
Adding a 401(k) plan to a company’s benefits package gives businesses a less expensive way to compensate employees than adding the same amou
Claire Baker
7 min read


12 ways to get the most out of your benefits budget
Read on for 12 practical tips on how to structure and present your employee benefits to get the most out of your organization’s greatest ass
Claire Baker
8 min read


Does your benefits package benefit your strategic goals?
Your employee benefits are a big investment. Make sure that your benefits package supports your employees’ productivity and sends a message
Claire Baker
6 min read
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