Professional Employer Organization
/ˌproʊfəˈʃəʊnəl ɛmˈplɔɪər ɔːrɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A business entity that enters into contractual relationships to provide comprehensive human resource management services, including payroll, benefits, and compliance, while sharing employer responsibilities with client companies.
The company outsourced its HR functions to a professional employer organization to streamline operations.
Forms
- professional employer organization
- professional employer organizations
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Commentary
Professional employer organizations typically create a co-employment relationship that requires careful contractual drafting to clarify responsibilities and liabilities.
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