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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Why would a small business outsource an HR infrastructure?
Small business owners want to focus their time and energy on the "business of their
company" and not on the "business of employment." As businesses grow, most owners
don't have the necessary human resource training; payroll and accounting skills;
knowledge of regulatory compliance; or backgrounds in risk management, insurance
and employee benefit programs to meet the demands of being an employer.

How does a PEO arrangement work?
Once a company contracts with us, we co-employ your employees and are responsible
for the "business of employment" including workers compensation, human resource,
payroll and employee tax compliance. We also provide a complete human resource and
benefit package for your worksite employees. You retain responsibility for managing
your own business operations and service. We both share certain responsibilities for
employment law compliance.

When contracting with Pay Plus Benefits, do I still have control of my
employees?
As the work-site employer, the business owner or manager sets work schedules, paid
leave policies, rate of pay, and vacation time. You remain the supervisory employer and
retain responsibility for hiring and recruiting, job duties, daily conduct of the workers,
and safety at the work site.

Do I hire/fire my employees?
It is entirely up to you, the business owner or manager, to determine who will be hired
and/or fired at your company. Our HR department is an excellent resource should you
or your employees have any questions regarding these topics.

Who sets the rate of pay?
As the business owner or manager, you set each employee's rate of pay and Pay Plus
Benefits will process the hours and wages you provide. Of course these hours and
wages must comply with federal and/or state minimum wage and overtime regulations.

What is the PEO's relationship with government agencies?
The PEO is the “Employer of Record” for your employees and files and pays all federal,
state and local payroll taxes under the PEO’s account numbers.

How are payrolls funded under a co-employment relationship?
As a client, you will receive an invoice each pay period from Pay Plus Benefits which
includes gross wages, payroll taxes, employee benefits, workers compensation and a
customer service fee.

Is there a minimum number of employees I need to have in order to
qualify for medical benefits?
When you contract with Pay Plus Benefits, you may select a customized benefit package
no matter how small your company may be. Any group benefit package selected is then
made available to all eligible employees. We only require that you follow the guidelines
set by our insurance provider regarding the minimum number of hours an employee
must work in order to be eligible.

Will I still be responsible for generating W-2 statements for my
employees?
Pay Plus Benefits strives to make tax season as easy as possible for you, so we take full
responsibility for issuing and mailing all of your employees’ W-2 statements.

Can Pay Plus Benefits customize my payroll reports to fit my business
needs?
Many of the reports you need to make important business decisions can be found in our
online web portal or they can quickly be created with a few clicks using the filter and
grouping features of our simple reporting interface. Should you need any additional
assistance, just give us a call – we’re happy to accommodate your needs!

How quickly can my company be up and running with Pay Plus Benefits?
Once the Client Service Agreement is approved and signed we can have you up and
running in 5 days or less. Your payroll procedures and timelines will be established,
your employees will be enrolled using the online enrollment tool, and you’ll have
access to customized client information, benefit choices, and insurance booklets on
your online Service Center. Then on pay day your first payroll checks will be sent to
your employees.