4 Reasons Tanioka’s Seafoods Works with ProService
In this blog Jasmine Tanioka discusses 4 reasons why partnering with ProService was a game changer for Tanioka’s Seafoods and Catering
What is Co-Employment: A Quick Guide for Employers
When you hear the term “co-employment,” what comes to mind? A lot of employers think it means working with a staffing agency, leasing employees, or giving up control over their employees to an outside company. These common misconceptions couldn’t be further from the actual co-employment definition. But what is co-employment exactly? In this article, we’ll…
State vs. Federal: Which Wage Laws Apply?
Federal wage laws, like the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), apply to employers across the nation. But when you have employees in a state like Hawaii that has its own wage laws, how do you know which one applies to you? Before we dig into what to do, let’s quickly define what the FLSA is…
Are You Making These Common Wage & Hour Mistakes?
Wage and hour laws can be complicated, but it’s important to get it right. Here are 5 common mistakes employers make and how you can avoid them.
Don’t Let Rising Labor Costs Hurt Your Business
You can find significant savings on your labor costs—everything from healthcare and benefits to workers’ compensation and employee perks. The answer is HR outsourcing.
What is a PEO?
It’s common for employers to link up with an outside partner to support tasks like payroll, benefits administration, and employee paperwork to save time and money. Of those who do, many choose to work with a PEO. But what does a PEO do, and how do PEOs work? This article will break down the jargon and explain…
The Power You Didn’t Know You Had When it Comes to Controlling Labor Costs
Labor costs, which can be made up of wages, benefits, insurance, taxes, admin, and more, can account for up to 70% of your total business expenses. While many employers think there’s little they can do to reduce these costs, there are actually ways to take control. With our Real Cost Series, we put a magnifying glass on…
What Hawaii Employers Need to Know About Tax Reform
It hasn’t even been a year since President Trump Signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, but it looks like we’re not done with tax reform yet. This summer, Congress began discussing a second round of changes, dubbed “Tax Reform 2.0.” While this latest round of changes are still being defined by the legislature, the…
5 HR Rules Every New Business Must Know
Starting a small business in Hawaii is difficult, keeping it compliant even more so. Here are the basics of HR compliance every small business should know.