For growing companies, leaving a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) can be a strategic move, but it also comes with challenges. Top among them? PEO compliance. Without the safety net of your PEO, who ensures your company remains compliant with employment laws, tax filings, benefit regulations, and more?
At EmphasisHR, we specialize in supporting companies, particularly those on the Paylocity platform, after they transition out of a PEO. We know the risks of going it alone and the value of having an expert partner to manage the complexity of HR compliance.
Let’s explore what happens after you leave your PEO, and how EmphasisHR can help you stay compliant, confident, and ready for growth.
Life After PEO: What’s Missing?
When you were with a PEO, many compliance-related tasks were handled behind the scenes. Payroll taxes, benefits administration, employee classification, OSHA tracking, and labor law changes were often out of sight and out of mind. Once you exit that structure, those responsibilities come rushing back to your plate.
Here’s what you’re responsible for post-PEO:
- Payroll tax filings (federal, state, local)
- Benefits plan compliance (ACA, COBRA, ERISA)
- Employee classification (W-2 vs 1099)
- Labor law poster compliance
- Workplace safety reporting
- HR policy updates and employee handbooks
Compliance is never “set it and forget it.” Regulations change, audits happen, and small mistakes can cost big. That’s why PEO compliance support is critical, especially during the transition and beyond.
Why Compliance Gaps Cost You
Compliance errors don’t just risk penalties, they risk your reputation and employee trust. Some common issues we see when businesses leave a PEO without the right support:
- Late or incorrect tax filings
- Non-compliant benefits plans
- Misclassified employees
- Missing labor law updates
- Poor audit preparation
For growth companies, even a minor compliance failure can create major operational roadblocks. And the more you scale, the more complex compliance becomes.
Why Paylocity Alone Isn’t Enough
We’re big believers in Paylocity, in fact, we’re experts in it. But while Paylocity is a powerful platform, it’s not a full-service compliance manager. The platform gives you tools and data, but it doesn’t make strategic decisions or ensure that every compliance detail is addressed.
This is where EmphasisHR comes in. We are mutually exclusive to the Paylocity platform, meaning we are built around it, not competing with it. We bring the human expertise, while Paylocity provides the infrastructure.
Think of us as the HR team behind your tech, interpreting, advising, and executing.
EmphasisHR: Your Compliance Partner After the PEO
At EmphasisHR, we work with companies who are transitioning out of their PEO and onto Paylocity. Our team has deep experience in compliance and platform optimization. We don’t just fill in the gaps, we redesign your HR processes for growth.
Here’s how we support PEO compliance:
✅ HR Compliance Assessments
We audit your current practices and identify risk areas, before regulators do.
✅ Payroll Tax & Benefits Administration
We manage filings, deadlines, and reporting, fully integrated with Paylocity.
✅ Employee Classification & Labor Law Support
From onboarding to audits, we ensure your practices are aligned with current laws.
✅ Handbook & Policy Development
We update your documentation to reflect the latest regulations and your evolving culture.
✅ Ongoing HR Advisory
Have a compliance question? Our experts are on call to help guide your decisions.
Let Us Do the Work
Your business is growing, and compliance shouldn’t slow you down. By partnering with EmphasisHR, you’ll get a dedicated team that:
- Knows Paylocity inside and out
- Specializes in post-PEO transitions
- Has deep experience in multi-state compliance
- Supports your HR strategy as you scale
Let us do the work, so you can focus on growing your business.
Schedule Your Free Consultation Today
Leaving your PEO is a smart move, but only if you have the right compliance partner in place. Schedule a free consultation with EmphasisHR and discover how we can help you optimize Paylocity and stay fully compliant.
