Three things every small business owner needs to know about PEOs.
As a business owner, you’ve likely already found out that as your business has grown, you’ve been in the “business of employment” rather than focusing your time and energy on what you opened your business to do. You’re constantly put in a position where you have to choose between doing what’s needed for compliance or dedicating […]
Overtime Rule for Salaried Employees Explained
In 2014, President Obama directed the Secretary of Labor to update the overtime regulations to reflect the original intent of the Fair Labor Standards Act, and to simplify and modernize the rules so they’re easier for workers and businesses to understand and apply. The department has issued a final rule that will put more money […]
Concerned about the PBJ data reporting deadline for long term care providers? Sheakley has you covered.
Effective July 1, 2016, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will require all Long Term Care facilities to start capturing staffing information based on payroll and timekeeping. The Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services (CMS) will collect staffing and census information from nursing homes and LTC facilities on a quarterly basis. This new report is being called the Payroll-Based […]
Sheakley Keeps Small Businesses Focused
To some, growing a business staff seems like an easy task: just hire and go. But businesses are subject to a number of regulations they must follow exactly, and a lack of attention to these issues can mean the difference between becoming a growing business and becoming one that has to shut its doors. At Sheakley, […]
Terminations: Building a Solid Foundation
There is always a danger when terminating an employee, especially if he/she is on medical leave, filed a workers’ compensation claim or is pregnant. Another area of concern is that an employee might file a complaint that the employer violated their rights under FMLA, ADA and last, but not least, discrimination and harassment. So how […]
Sheakley partners with Tennessee Medical Association
We’re excited to announce our newest partnership with the Tennessee Medical Association (TMA). TMA is Tennessee’s largest professional association for physicians and works to continually improve the effectiveness of physician care and ensure proper policy to serve the best interests of patients and the profession. TMA offers a Member Marketplace with preferred vendors to offer […]
ACA Reporting Requirements are Coming…Are You Ready?
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is the biggest healthcare change in over 100 years. Without comprehensive data integration between these systems, it will become increasingly more difficult to maintain compliance. The ACA reporting and compliance requirements affect companies with 50 or more full-time or full-time equivalent employees. Full-time status is defined as 30 or more […]
Sheakley Brings You a Powerful New Human Resources Tool
We are always looking for new ways to improve our services and provide resources for the HR community. Since we began blogging several years ago, it has grown in popularity. Recently, you may have noticed that we gave our blog a fresh new look. We also consolidated information to make it easier for you, our […]
Major Changes in Overtime Regulations Coming Soon
Increased overtime availability is currently in the works. Set in motion by the Obama administration, these amendments to current Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regulations inevitably mean big changes for employers regarding payroll, healthcare, and various other aspects. According to a recent post by HR Morning there are two big questions on employers’ minds: How soon […]
A Look Into the Increased Demand for PEOs
Today’s job market is quickly and constantly changing. In order to stay competitive in recruiting and retaining quality employees, businesses must provide them with more than a decent salary and a few extra vacation days. In recent years, employers have started turning to professional employer organizations (PEOs) to help provide their employees with the benefits […]