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Acquiring A Company That Uses A Professional Employer Org.

Lowenstein Sandler – Many government contractors, particularly small businesses, use Professional Employer Organizations, or PEOs, to manage human resources, payroll, and employee benefits. A PEO can be especially helpful in ensuring compliance with labor regulations. With the professional employer organization industry rapidly expanding, those seeking to acquire a company that uses a PEO should understand there are several employment- and benefits-related complexities.