Human resources firms fight bill

Payroll handlers fear a rise in the state's bond requirement

By Derrick DePledge

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Jun 12, 2012

~~<p>State lawmakers want greater financial guarantees from firms that handle human resources for small businesses, but some worry that a bill before Gov. Neil Abercrombie would favor a few large firms that dominate the industry and push competitors out.</p>
<p>Professional employer organizations have become cost-effective options for many small businesses that want to outsource payroll, health benefits, unemployment insurance and workers' compensation functions. ProService Hawaii and Altres are the largest of more than 30 firms in the growing industry.</p>
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State lawmakers want greater financial guarantees from firms that handle human resources for small businesses, but some worry that a bill before Gov. Neil Abercrombie would favor a few large firms that dominate the industry and push competitors out.

Professional employer organizations have become cost-effective options for many small businesses that want to outsource payroll, health benefits, unemployment insurance and workers' compensation functions. ProService Hawaii and Altres are the largest of more than 30 firms in the growing industry. Login for more...