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Should You Offer Legal Insurance Benefits?
July 27, 2022

Should You Offer Legal Insurance Benefits?

Legal insurance works similarly to health and auto insurance, where you pay a premium for coverage. Here are all the benefits of offering this perk to employees. Key takeaways: What is legal insurance? Employees pay a premium for legal insurance and use the coverage for any legal issue that may arise in the future, like family law issues, real estate transactions,…

What Employers Need to Know About Overtime Pay Laws
June 22, 2022

What Employers Need to Know About Overtime Pay Laws

Do you have the right overtime pay policies in place for workers? Learn about how overtime pay works and what exempt and nonexempt means for employees. Key takeaways: What is overtime pay? Employers must pay covered, nonexempt employees at least time and a half their regular pay for hours worked over 40 in one workweek. What about state laws? Some states have…

My Employee Is Toxic… What Can I Do?
June 8, 2022

My Employee Is Toxic… What Can I Do?

Toxic employees are dangerous to the workplace culture and your company as a whole. How do you know when someone is toxic, and what can you do? Key takeaways: Warning signs someone is toxic: Complaints against them Frequently angry at work Inappropriate comments Not getting their work done Not following policies Lying or avoiding blame What can you do? Here are…

How Does Offering Key Benefits Help You Recruit Better Talent?
May 11, 2022

How Does Offering Key Benefits Help You Recruit Better Talent?

Improving your benefits package helps you stay competitive in a tense job market. Here is how recruiting success is related to benefits and the top three perks employees want. Key takeaways: Do benefits impact recruitment? When candidates are looking for their next employer, they often care about benefits and work-life balance more than salary. Top benefits for attracting better talent: 401(k)…

Celebrating and Recognizing Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at PrestigePEO
May 10, 2022

Celebrating and Recognizing Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at PrestigePEO

What is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month? During the month of May, we recognize Asian and Pacific American heritage. AAPI month was first commemorated in 1979 as a week and later expanded to the full month in 1992. Asian and Pacific American is a broad term that refers to the entirety of the Asian continent, the pacific…

What Can I Ask Job Candidates About a Failed Drug Screening?
May 4, 2022

What Can I Ask Job Candidates About a Failed Drug Screening?

What if a candidate tests positive for THC? Learn about your requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Key takeaways: What does the ADA say about drug use? In interviews, employers can only ask candidates if they use illegal drugs and if they’re able to perform all required job duties. After a job offer is extended, a medical examination can…

Tips for a Successful Work-life Balance
May 2, 2022

Tips for a Successful Work-life Balance

Mental Health Awareness Month began in the United States in 1949 and was started by the Mental Health America (MHA) organization, also known as the National Association for Mental Health. According to youth.gov, “Mental Health Month was established to increase awareness of the importance of mental health and wellness in Americans’ lives, and to celebrate recovery from mental illness.” The DEI…

What Do Employers Need to Know About the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)?
April 20, 2022

What Do Employers Need to Know About the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)?

Employers should understand what is required of them by the ADA and how to approach disability accommodations in the workplace. Key takeaways: What is the ADA? The ADA is a piece of civil rights legislation that prohibits discrimination because of someone’s disability in any part of public life. What is a disability? The ADA defines a person with a disability as someone…

Is Sexual Harassment Training Required in Your State?
April 19, 2022

Is Sexual Harassment Training Required in Your State?

As April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, PrestigePEO is committed to providing you with the relevant information you need to recognize the importance of this issue and provide appropriate training for your office. In recent years, many states have begun to require sexual harassment training, but have very different stipulations for how often it needs to be provided, what the…

The consequences of not offering Sexual Harassment training
April 14, 2022

The consequences of not offering Sexual Harassment training

What happens if I don’t offer Sexual Harassment Training to my employees? Sexual Assault Awareness Month is recognized every April. An important part of preventing sexual harassment is by spreading education on what harassment is and how you can help to stop it. Your workplace can help to prevent sexual harassment by offering training, but not all states require this…

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