Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Robert Lehrer & Associates and what do they do?
Robert Lehrer & Associates (RLA) is a broker for several PEO’s in the Los Angeles area plus some publicly traded national PEO’s. RLA is like a “matchmaking service” between companies who want HR/employee administration support and PEO’s, which are the firms that provide these services and support.
What does PEO stand for?
A PEO is a Professional Employer Organization.
Is this the same or similar to Employee Leasing?
No. It’s like employee leasing in that the PEO that you select handles all employee administration including the worker’s comp, payroll, benefits and compliance … but, they are still your employees. You still control the business. You continue to manage your company, hire, fire, determine salaries and direct your employees.
What other benefits or services do these PEO’s provide?
PEO’s assume much of the responsibility for handling employee administration.
Professional Employer Organizations
- reduce your workers comp expenses by getting coverage through economies of scale, handling all workers comp claims, and fighting fraudulent workers comp claims.
- handle unemployment claims,
- perform safety inspections and make recommendations to reduce your risk, OSHA advice,
- make certain your company keeps up with constantly changing government compliance regulations.
- prepare your employee manuals and keep them updated as new laws and your circumstances dictate.
- handle prospective employee criminal background checks and drug testing for owners (optional)
- use their tax ID number and become responsible for payroll or tax errors
- handles employee disputes
- conducts government mandated sexual harassment training (Calif. AB 1825)
- all paperwork for above services and employee files
Does Robert Lehrer & Associates represent any one PEO or particular service provider?
No. RLA matches you with the PEO that offers services closest to your criteria and your industry’s standards.
What if I have a small or mid-sized business?
Small and mid-sized companies can greatly benefit from the services of RLA and the PEO firms. PEO’s are able to get volume discounts on medical benefits, worker’s comp, and payroll services. In many cases, small to mid-sized businesses are unable to obtain these discount rates, due to the limited number of employees.
What if I am not a small or mid-sized business, but still need help with employee administration? Can I still utilize the benefits and services of Robert Lehrer & Associates?
Whether you have 10 or 300 employees, RLA will identify employee administration programs and services which may be a match for your firm’s employee administration needs.
What is the typical procedure for finding out if Robert Lehrer & Associates and the use of a PEO is right for my firm?
First, we meet with the appropriate executive in your company to learn about your company. By learning more about your individual needs, motives and vision for your company, we will be more effective in identifying the PEO’s that will most effectively fill your needs. We then gather basic information and documents about your company’s employee benefits and administration. After we have this information, we meet with the proper representative of your firm to determine if PEO services are worthwhile for your company.
Do I have to wait for my next workers comp or medical plan renewal to review or switch these services?
No. You may explore our services and support at any time, whether you are up for renewal or not. If your current workers comp carrier charges you for switching carriers before your renewal date, this charge will be factored into the PEO feasibility analysis that we prepare for you.
What does it cost to go through the pre-qualification process, and what does it cost to meet with Robert Lehrer & Associates? Is there any cost for using the services and support of Robert Lehrer & Associates?
Nothing. If you decide to use a PEO, the PEO that you select pays us for our services without any additional cost to you.
What documents do you typically require from me to prepare a proposal?
- Workers Comp Loss Runs for last 3 years.
- Workers Comp Policy Pages 1-3 including Policy Declarations Page & Page that includes all Workers Comp Codes & Rates.
- Annual payroll per workers comp class code.
- Workers Comp Audit Worksheet/Invoice (most recent).
- Payroll Register for past 2 pay period(s).
- Quarterly Unemployment Report (DE-6) for past 2 quarters.
PEO Invoices from last two billing periods (if currently with a PEO). - Company census.
- Medical Benefits Invoice(s) from last month.
- Medical Benefits Summary
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