How to avoid age discrimination issues during layoffs. There are a variety of reasons for an employer to offer severance to an employee who is separating from employment (e.g., to settle threatened or actual litigation, as a goodwill gesture in the event of a layoff), but in virtually all situations, the employer is going to insist that the employee sign a release as a condition to receiving the settlement payment. This article outlines some of the most important issues, specific to age discrimination, employers should consider when drafting such waivers. In all circumstances, it is advisable that outside counsel review all agreements. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) has a list of requirements that must be incorporated into your release. They focus on making sure the departing employee does not waive any right or claim under ADEA unless the waiver is “knowing and voluntary”. This means the release must: Be "written in a manner calculated to be understood ...

Outsource Human Resources – Tampa Outsourcing some, or all, of your human resources processes for a Tampa company is an important decision. As a Tampa business owner, your human resources capabilities can hinder your growth with time-consuming paperwork and expose you to legal complications that can be avoided by leveraging a local Tampa Bay human resources partner. We enable you to off-load your: Payroll Administration Workers’ Compensation Benefits Support Human Resources Tampa Bay local knowledge. Possibly the most important aspect of our business is the monitoring of legislative changes and keeping your HR procedures and policies up to par. These services are designed to offer you back-office support so you can focus on new revenue and avoid situations that lead to lawsuits. Our knowledgeable Tampa Bay human resources team includes employment tax professionals, certified payroll processors, licensed insurance agents, employment law attorneys, and a ...

Get upfront PEO-contract clarity on HR and Payroll Outsourcing fee structures from a professional employer organization, to prevent hassles down the road. With the changing business environment and the need to focus on generating revenues, many business owners are considering outsourcing the payroll, tax, insurance and employee benefits support tasks for their businesses. Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) are designed to take on these duties for you. It is not uncommon for one PEO company to structure its fees differently from others. Building trust with your HR outsourcing company is critical to the relationship’s long term success. When looking at a PEO contract, here’s a list of things to ask upfront, to prevent misunderstandings down the road. “Do you bundle your fees?” Traditionally, PEOs bill their service package in either a bundled or unbundled format. PEOs opting for the unbundled invoice method list the services individually on the invoice. Th ...