Safety Rules - Fall Protection

Monday, January 24, 2011 by Human Resources

RoofThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a directive changing the required fall protection systems for residential construction. This directive, effective June 16, 2011, requires the use of conventional fall protection systems in residential construction activities six feet or more above lower levels. Use of these systems is not currently required in residential construction.

 

The Safety and HR professionals at Management 2000, an Indiana PEO, have the knowledge and expertise to help employers comply with ever-changing employment laws. Whether the concern is safety, payroll or benefits administration, or any other human resource issue, Management 2000 provides the human resources help employers need to operate successfully. For more information about Management 2000’s human resource administration services, call (317) 549-2000 or visit www.management2000.com.    

HR Best Practices – Minimum Wage Requirements

Monday, January 10, 2011 by Human Resources
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While federal law sets minimum wage requirements, many states require higher payments. For example, the federal minimum hourly rate is $7.25, but Ohio requires payment of $7.40/hour, Oregon requires $8.50/hour, and the state of Washington requires payment of $8.67/hour.

 

The HR professionals at Management 2000, an Indiana PEO, have the human resource management tools needed to research laws in every state. With this knowledge, Management 2000 provides the human resources help employers need to establish legally compliant payroll policies. For more information, contact Management 2000 at (317) 549-2000 or visit www.management2000.com.   

HR Best Practices - Overtime

Wednesday, January 5, 2011 by Human Resources

MoneyMaintaining accurate employee records and legal compliance is critical for all employers. Failure to do so can result in hefty penalties, as demonstrated by a Texas company that failed to maintain accurate time and payroll accounts and did not properly pay employees for overtime hours worked. As a result, the company must pay $579,910 in back overtime wages. 

Management 2000, an Indiana PEO, provides the human resources help employers need to develop effective payroll policies. For more information about all the human resource management services Management 2000 can provide, call (317) 549-2000 or visit www.management2000.com.

Human Resources Administration – Mileage Rates

Wednesday, December 8, 2010 by Human Resources

DrivingMany employers reimburse their employees for mileage driven in an employee’s personal vehicle for business purposes. For 2010, the business mileage reimbursement rate set by the Internal Revenue Service is 50 cents per mile. Starting Jan. 1, 2011, however, these rates for the use of a car, van, pickup truck, or panel truck will rise to 51 cents per mile.  Revenue Procedure 2010-51 contains additional information regarding the standard mileage rates.

 

Management 2000, an Indiana Professional Employer Organization, provides human resources, benefits and payroll assistance to small and medium size businesses throughout Indiana and across the country. Utilizing their vast array of HR management tools, the HR professionals at Management 2000 are able to provide effective HR strategies and support to client companies. Whether it’s current mileage rates, human resource issues, employee benefits administration or payroll processing, Management 2000 can help. For more information call (317) 549-2000 or visit www.management2000.com.


HR Best Practices - Compensation

Wednesday, September 22, 2010 by Human Resources

There can be no doubt that job satisfaction is linked to whether or not employees believe they are compensated appropriately.  Employee morale can be negatively affected when pay is below industry standards or where there is a disparity in pay between employees in similar positions.  This can result in low productivity and turnover, both of which are costly to employers.  

Management 2000, an Indiana PEO, provides the human resources help employers need to develop effective HR strategies, including compensation programs. Its HR Department has the tools and experience to research wage trends in various geographic areas. With this information, Management 2000’s HR professionals can help employers create effective payroll policies and procedures.  For more information about all the human resource management services provided by Management 2000, call (317-549-2000) or visit www.management2000.com.       

Human Resources Help - FLSA

Wednesday, September 1, 2010 by Human Resources

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, “outside sales” employees are exempt from the overtime provisions in the Act.  It would seem reasonable to assume, therefore, that pharmaceutical sales representatives who call on physicians would fall into this exempt category.  The United States Department of Labor, however, disagrees. The Department recently submitted a brief in a 9th Circuit Court of Appeals case arguing that the job of the pharmaceutical sales representatives in that case was to persuade physicians to prescribe the company's products, but they did not "make sales" as required by the Act’s exemption for outside sales employees.

Management 2000, a Professional Employer Organization in Indiana, constantly monitors federal and state laws and regulations as well as other media related to human resources administration. With this information, the HR professionals in Management 2000’s HR Department can provide guidance and support regarding payroll policies as well as other human resource issues.  For more information about the many human resource management services provided by Management 2000, call (317-549-2000 or visit www.management2000.com

HR Best Practices – Department of Labor Interpretation

Wednesday, June 23, 2010 by Human Resources

The Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division has issued a new interpretation of compensable time for workers changing into or out of protective clothing. This changes the prior interpretation that time employees spend donning and doffing protective clothing was not compensable under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Accordingly, employers must now compensate non-exempt employees for the time they spend changing into or out of protective clothing or equipment “required by law, by the employer, or the nature of the job.”

 

Management 2000, a Professional Employer Organization with offices in Indianapolis, Indiana, constantly monitors federal and state laws and regulations related to human resources administration. With this information, the HR professionals at Management 2000 provide the human resources help employers need for compliance. Whether the issue involves payroll, benefits or general HR administration, employers can count on Management 2000 for accurate, timely advice. Contact Management 2000 at (317) 549-2000 or at www.management2000.com for more information.

Human Resources Administration

Wednesday, May 12, 2010 by Human Resources

Although the economy may be showing signs of improvement, employers remain focused on increasing efficiency and holding down costs.  This may include downsizing, eliminating pay raises, and even cutting pay for employees.  While these actions can be justified, employers must be careful.  Top performing employees still need to be rewarded for their efforts and companies must make sure their compensation is in line with what is being offered in their market.  Otherwise, employees might leave and companies can end up spending even more time and money to replace them.   


Management 2000, a PEO in Indianapolis, Indiana and Dayton, Ohio helps employers develop an HR strategy to recruit and retain quality employees.  From human resource policies, to employee benefits, to payroll services, Management 2000 provides the HR support employers need to be successful. 

 

HR Support - Payroll

Tuesday, May 4, 2010 by Human Resources

Payroll errors can be costly. Last month, a petroleum company in New Jersey entered into a settlement agreement under which it will pay $4 million in overtime pay, damages, interest, and penalties to more than 700 current and former employees. According to the Department of Labor, the company and its owner failed to pay employees time and one-half the regular hourly rate for time worked in excess of 40 hours a week and failed to keep accurate time and payroll records for approximately seven years. 

 

Employers cannot afford to have ineffective payroll policies. Management 2000, an Indiana PEO, provides payroll services for small businesses as well as HR and employee benefits administration. With help from Management 2000, employers can rest assured that payroll and other human resource issues are properly managed. 

Administration of Flex Benefits

Thursday, April 29, 2010 by
One way that small business employers compete for talent is to offer comprehensive group health plans with flex benefits.  The challenge with these type of employee benefits plans is the cost and complexity of administration.  Key components for success are: 
  • Benefits Plan design
  • Employee Benefits Administration
  • Payroll Coordination
  • Communication
An Indiana HR Company, brings all needed areas of expertise to your business in a cost-effective manner. Already equipped with a human resources benefits system and established practices in the areas of communication across business channels, payroll services and employee benefit administration. 

Management 2000 is an Indiana Employee Benefits Company with offices in Indiana and Ohio go to www.management2000.com to learn how we can assist.

Human Resource Policies - Company Property

Tuesday, April 6, 2010 by Human Resources

Employers are generally free to establish HR procedures and policies and impose reasonable penalties on employees who violate those rules. In terms of company property that has been damaged, stolen, or lost by employees, however, employers may run into problems. Employers who want to deduct money from employees' wages to cover these types of monetary losses must consider state wage-payment laws. These laws control if and how employers can deduct fines or the cost of damaged, stolen, or lost property from employees' wages. In addition, many states require that employees' pay must not fall below the minimum wage.

The HR professionals at Management 2000, an Indiana PEO, provide the human resources help employers need to address these, and other human resource issues. With extensive experience and a vast array of HR management tools, the human resources consultants at Management 2000 develop specific payroll policies tailored to employers’ needs.   

PEO Outsourcing to Help Your Bottom Line

Monday, August 31, 2009 by

Obviously you started your business to make money. As a business owner I'm sure you have found out that you spend a tremendous amount of time on administrative tasks that have nothing to do with the product or service you offer.

Give outsourcing a thought!!!!

At Management 2000, top PEO we are in the business of relieving you of these tasks. As an Indiana PEO we will provide you with:
  • Employee Benefits Management
  • Strategic Human Resources
  • Risk and Safety Management
  • Payroll Services

If you are devoting too much time and money towards these areas give us a call and we can develop a plan to give you time to run your business!
800-554-5945
http://www.management2000.com
 

IRS assessed $8.7 BILLION in employment tax penalties in 2008!

Wednesday, August 26, 2009 by Payroll Manager
Our newest client who owns a trucking company in Missouri with 18 employees was a part of that $8.7 billion...OUCH! He didn't try to cheat, he just didn't know. He came to us because he's just sick of ALL the State and Federal stuff he's supposed to know and keep track of.
A lot of people are now thinking about their business going into 2010...If you have been having PAIN with Benefit Plan Administration, Workers' Comp, Payroll Administration, Taxes / Report, Human Resource Management, Training Tools Information Systems, etc.
Now is the time to think about Management 2000, a TOP PEO. For 15 years Management 2000 a Indiana PEO company (Professional Employment Organization) has been eliminating the PAIN of doing business for people just like you. It doesn't hurt to just talk...and 2010 is coming. Give me a call, Steve Schilling 800-554-5945 or at www.management2000.com  

What does Payroll really cost you?

Tuesday, August 18, 2009 by Payroll Manager

Lets talk about the cost of employment..Although I can't list everything because some things would be different due to number of employees and the state the employee is in. But, here are the obvious cost: Social Security, Medicare, FUTA and SUTA. Other payroll cost I view as 'Administration,' and those would be: Preparing your earning logs, calculating regular and OT, Tracking bonuses / holiday pay/ severance/ sick leave, I-9 compliance, W-4 records, issuing checks, payroll deposits, preparing quarterly/ annual reports, maintaining payroll records/ bookkeeping, W2/ year end reports. 
If you have a relationship with us, Management 2000 an Indiana PEO company, we would handle all these items along with paying local, state and federal taxes - reconciling accounts and giving you the reporting necessary to run your business. If you want a better way...outsourcing your payroll to PEO Group, Management 2000 at 800-554-5945 or catch us on the web www.management2000.com

Advantages of PEO Outsourcing

Tuesday, August 18, 2009 by
As a business owner it is increasingly more difficult and time consuming to manage the administrative end of your business. When you think of all the time you devote to human resource issues, employee benefits administration, workers' comp, risk/safey management and of course payroll administration, it's a wonder that you have any time left to run your business.

Consider a PEO Group! Check out the link below; it explains the basic benefits of outsourcing.
http://www.napeo.org/docs/Macomb_County_Bar_Briefs_8-09.pdf

To further explore customized solutions for your business contact Management 2000, an Indiana PEO company based in Indianapolis. 

Time Keeping Solutions For Your Business

Friday, July 31, 2009 by



There are many reasons to consider a time keeping system for your business. You may want to control overtime, monitor early/late arrivals, track accruals, maintain employee schedules, etc. PEO outsourcing Indiana, our human resource management service will customize a solution for your business. 

I met with a client earlier this week and after a 1 hour conversation they can't wait for their system to be implemented. Not only will they realize the benefits noted above, they will also save an enormous amount of administrative time on their end and have access to reports.

This is just another way that Management 2000 can benefit your small business. Give us a call or check out our website for your employee benefits management, HR support, risk/safety management and payroll services.
800-554-5945
http://www.management2000.com
 

 
 


benefit strategies for tough times

Wednesday, April 29, 2009 by Stephen Day
With health costs skyrocketing and recession revenues contracting, certain employers have had no choice but to eliminate group health coverage all together.  There are still options, however, for small employers to put together some sort of benefit package for their remaining employees.  For one, group life still remains a bargain, so I recommend having a separate group life policy paid by the employer for all employees.  $15k - $25k can ofter be had for less than $15 a month.  Next, voluntary benefits are not suffering nearly the rate increases of health plans, so those things like FLEX, AFLAC, dental, vision, legal plans can still be offered without any additional cost to the employer.  But what about medical coverage?  For folks with a fairly healthy group of employees, a list bill option for individual health plans may be an option.  With our PEO, Management 2000, we have an in-house insurance agency names RMIA Inc.  This allows us to offer groups unable to afford group coverage through the PEO an option of offering payroll deducted individual plans.  The only downside to this strategy is that employees with ongoing health concerns will not qualify for this coverage and will have to seek other options.  In Indiana, we help guide those employees through the state pool process.  It is actually illegal for employers to contribute toward these health plans when a group plan could be available, so it doesn't look so bad when the employer couldn't afford to do it anyway.  If a client wishes to contribute something toward employee benefits, there are two options.  One would be to set up an HRA for the employees where a set amount of funds are contributed by the employer through the year for qualified out of pocket medical expenses.  Another idea that has been popular is for the employer to agree to fund a certain amount of an employees HSA account if they enroll in that type of health plan.  Both ideas allow the employer to help the employee contain their health expenses without breaking the bank of the employer.  This may all sound like an administrative nightmare, but that is where enlisting the services of a Top PEO is an advantage.  Our Employee Benefits Advisers handle all the administration for the voluntary plans.  We reconcile the list bill of health policies as well as the AFLAC, dental, vision, legal and life plans.  Benefits Administrators set up the HRA or HSA accounts and direct their funding and administration.   All the small employer has to do is sit back and look good to his employees for providing Employee Benefits Insurance while hunkering down to survive the current economic downturn

Outsourcing Payroll Services

Thursday, April 9, 2009 by Payroll Manager

Management 2000 has been fortunate to have brought on a number of new clients. They choose to outsource payroll services for various reasons, but I wanted to see what their 'Payroll' reasons were for coming on board with us. I thought it would be helpful to share this with everyone...

Tired of training employees for payroll duties.

Tired of having employees involved with payroll VS having them involved with other tasks.

Tired of spending $$$ on computers and software.

Tired of keeping up with payroll tax laws.

We've freed them from the payroll process and responsibilities by calling Management 2000, Indiana payroll services just a click away http://www.management2000.com

Letting them do what they do best!!! Running their business.


Payroll Outsourcing

Wednesday, April 8, 2009 by Payroll Manager
Interesting how the world is changing...it's getting more and more difficult to keep up with it all. Here are a few things we at Management 2000, and Indiana PEO are running into.

What are the payroll tax consequences of payments made to an employee as part of a severance or layoff?

How does wage continuation or lump sum severance payments affect unemployment benefits?

I know you know this but, the 'Stimulus' plan is and will affect all business owners, small and large.
At Management 2000, we offer payroll policies, employee medical benefits, small business accounting outsourcing visit us at http://www.management2000.com We take care of 'knowing' so that you can do what you got into business to do...Chat w/ you later.
Steve 

Top Notch Employee Benefits Insurance

Tuesday, March 31, 2009 by
Tired of muddling through all those appointments every year with different brokers, agents, etc. Let Management 2000, HR Companies, customize a benefits plan for your employees with top of the line employee medical benefits, dental, vision and supplemental insurance offerings. As an Indiana Professional Employer Organization (PEO) company we will take care of not only benefits but also provide strategic human resources consulting and payroll policies. Sit back and relax, we'll take care of it all so you can focus on your business. http://www.management2000.com