Employer of Record News
What is an Employer of Record vs. Professional Employer Organization?
Employer of record (EOR) and professional employer organization (PEO) partners help companies manage workers. The main difference between EOR vs. PEO is that an EOR is the legal employer of your organization’s workforce, while a PEO acts as a co-employer. Understanding this and the differences between an EOR and PEO can help you decide the…
Solution for remote workers who want to move to California
Don’t be afraid to consider the opportunities when you have an employee who wants to move to California, there is an easy solution! Strategic Contracting Services is an Employer of Record in California and can provide the employment and administration you will need to maintain your valuable team member. California is the land of opportunities…
Does Workers’ Compensation Give You a Headache?
Running any business comes with many risks. Therefore, you need the right types of business insurance. It’s not always clear which types of policies cover which elements of your business Confusion about worker’s compensation insurance Unfortunately, some business owners are caught off-guard when an employee becomes injured, and their liability insurance does not cover the…
3 Benefits of Working with an Employer of Record
Business executives and hiring managers are adapting to the future of work by embracing flexibility and reevaluating their recruiting initiatives to fill the growing demand for exceptional talent. Companies can turn to Strategic Contracting Services (SCS) to be their Employer of Record (EOR) as they pivot their hiring and retention strategies to address the talent…
Independent Contractor or Employee? Why It Matters
The bottom line is that if you misclassify an employee as an independent contractor, your business can face time-consuming audits, expensive fines, harmful media coverage, and damage to your reputation. Employees are entitled to health care, unemployment insurance, overtime pay, workers’ compensation, minimum wage, and other benefits that are not entitled by independent contractors. To…
Who Are Contingent Workers?
Never before have we experienced the level of flexibility in work that we’re facing now. The gig economy, a labor market characterized by contingent workers, has grown in recent years – a trend accelerated by the global pandemic and digital transformation. That’s not to say the contingent workforce hasn’t been a significant part of our…
Worries about employees keeping you up at night?
Get more sleep by partnering with an employer of record (EOR). An EOR employs workers on your behalf for your company, ensuring compliance according to the local laws and labor regulations. EORs like SCS can also handle all HR services, including recruiting, payroll and benefits management. When you partner with an EOR, you are outsourcing…
Does Workers’ Compensation Give You a Headache?
Running any business comes with many risks. Therefore, you need the right types of business insurance. It’s not always clear which types of policies cover which elements of your business. Confusion about workers’ compensation insurance Unfortunately, some business owners are caught off-guard when an employee becomes injured, and their liability insurance does not cover…
Remote Onboarding Means Effective Pre-Boarding Of New Employees
Remote onboarding is the best approach for bringing someone onboard during and post the COVID-19 pandemic. The challenges during this time have shifted perspective and opened eyes to innovative ways of doing business. As an Employer of Record, Strategic Contracting Services (SCS) is familiar with this process. Our capable employment managers have turned the process…
Onboarding Remote Employees During COVID-19 And Beyond
Although over fifty million Americans were working remotely before COVID-19, the shift during the pandemic has been profound. With a good percentage of the country in quarantine, dealing with remote employees’ onboarding is essential for small to mid-sized businesses. Although the new vaccines will lead to the end of the pandemic, most HR professionals believe…