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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


When Payroll Fails, People Pay the Price
The leasing office closed in 15 minutes, so he needed the pay stub NOW. But when he hit “download” in the payroll app… nothing happened.
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 Breaks: A Case Study
Everyone understands the need for workers to be able to take breaks during their shift, but meeting those requirements in a dynamic business
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


Why I don't (usually) recommend PEOs: An analogy
Just like how airlines impose inconveniences to keep air travel safe and sustainable at scale, PEOs impose restrictions and rigid workflows
Claire Baker
6 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
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