September 2018 marked the opening of PGC’s first west coast office in San Francisco, California – an eagerly awaited move which sees us further extend our services and support across the US.
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There are some important points for companies to remember before digging into a potential employees’ background and using that information to make hiring decisions.
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At the start of May 2018, we announced that we’ll be using the E-Verify system alongside I-9 forms to confirm employee identity and work authorization. What is E-Vertify?
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April 30th, 2018 saw a marked shift in the future of worker classification in California, now making it one of the most difficult places in the United States to be classified as an independent contractor.
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Several employment compliance updates came into effect in Jan 1 2018. How can these impact your US and Canadian workforce?
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Beginning October 31, 2017, employers and employer’s agents in New York City will not be able to ask job applicants about their salary history or rely on the salary history of the applicant in determining the salary, benefits, or other compensation of an applicant during the hiring, placement, or referral process.
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What is 401(k)? Who offers 401(k) and what do I need to know about it?
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We spoke with Paul, our infamous payroll hero, to hear about his experience last year visiting the projects and initiatives PGC support in Haiti through Compassion. It was a pretty impacting trip as he explained.
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Trump's executive order to roll back Obamacare. What could happen, and how this could impact your business?
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What are the main things you have to consider when placing a contractor in the US? Check out our top 5 considerations.
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Texas has placed a temporary injunction preventing the Department of Labor (DOL) from implementing overtime changes. What does this mean?
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For recruitment companies, operating in the US and/or Canada opens up a wealth of opportunities and presents a chance to significantly increase global presence. The process seems daunting, but it is very possible with our help.
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On May 18th, 2016, the Department of Labor issued a rule regarding overtime for exempt employees. What did this FLSA change mean?
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Why should I consider contract staffing? Contract staffing’s popularity continues to increase year to year as it brings many benefits to companies.
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The past 20 years has experienced a near 400% increase in employment lawsuits largely due to the increase in complicated employment law and regulations.
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What four major issues that will dominate year-end tax planning discussions and lead to the most questions and concerns in the filing seasons?
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What are the tax obligations commonly referred to as “Accidental Americans,” for those that were either accidentally born in the US or born abroad, but to at least one US parent?
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We had the privilege of going to India recently to support an organisation in Mumbai called Vision Rescue. They do phenomenal work in the slums of Mumbai with street kids, feeding thousands of children every week and also a have a big focus on getting them involved in education.
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