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Optimum Employer Solutions Designated an IRS ‘Certified Professional Employer Organization’

SANTA ANA, Calif., August 5, 2022 (Newswire) – Optimum Employer Solutions is very pleased to receive its designation as a Certified* Professional Employer Organization (CPEO) by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This designation affirms that the company responsibly manages federal payroll administration and tax reporting and payments for their clients. The rigorous application and vetting process to receive…

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Optimum Employer Solutions Again Named One of the Best Places to Work in Orange County

SANTA ANA, Calif., July 29, 2022 (Newswire.com) – Optimum Employer Solutions is very pleased to be acknowledged as one of the 2022 Best Places to Work in Orange County, by the Orange County Business Journal. “The past two years have brought extraordinary challenges for everyone,” says President and Founder Kevin Gramian. “And I’m especially proud of how our employees have embraced them,…

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Want To Hire an Employee in Another State? Here’s What You Should Know.

Wanting To Hire A Remote Employee? In light of the pandemic, working from home or “remotely” is becoming more common. Managing a remote working team not only saves employers money, but it can also increase overall productivity. However, staying compliant with the vast number of different hiring rules for various states can be a daunting…

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“But I Have an Employee That Does HR.” Why You STILL Need a PEO.

PEO vs. In-House HR Yes, we know, we’ve heard it a few times before. You think human resources outsourcing isn’t an option for your company because you have an employee that handles HR. But before you dismiss it altogether, we’d like to share a few ways that a professional employer organization (PEO) like Optimum Employer Solutions provides a lot…

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How Do You Handle the “I Want a Raise” Discussion?

“I Want a Raise” Now What? As a small business owner, you’ll often receive requests for a raise from your staff. Maybe you have employees go directly to their managers for the salary discussion, or perhaps you handle it yourself as part of an annual review. However, you address the issue, below are some tips…

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Employee Benefits Can Help At Tax Time? Find Out How

Tax Time Is Here- Do Things The Right Way Did you know that there are many different ways that your benefits can help you save money during tax time? Your HR experts at Optimum Employer Solutions have gathered some of the best benefits to ensure you are aware of them during tax season: 401(k) 401(k)s…

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Helpful Tips For Employee Termination

Employee Termination the Right Way As an employer, you may have to face the unfortunate task of firing an employee. Terminating an employee the right way can mean the difference between years of expensive litigation and a clean break. Here are some tips the experts at Optimum Employer Solutions, a Professional Employer Organization in Orange…

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Scary HR Mistakes Part 4: Employee Misclassification

Employee Misclassification Is No Joke Welcome to your Final Destination this month: week 4 of our series: Scary HR Mistakes. Last week, the importance of keeping good payroll records was explored. This week, we will discuss a connected issue: employment classification.             Exempt versus Non-Exempt Employees Who cares, right? Well, the Feds for one. The…

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Scary HR Mistakes Part 3: Inaccurate Payroll Records

Welcome to part 3 of our October series: Scary HR mistakes The Dangers of Inaccurate Payroll Records This week, the devil is in the details, so to speak, as we talk about the problems that arise when a company maintains inaccurate payroll records. Failure to do so can lead to frustrated employees who are not…

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