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PEO for contractors

Across trades and job sites, a PEO can put your crews under a master workers’ comp program, run multi-state payroll, and handle the HR and certificates that keep work moving.

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Contractors juggle workers’ compensation across trades, certificates for general contractors, multi-state payroll, and class codes — all while trying to keep crews on the job. A Professional Employer Organization (PEO) becomes the administrative employer of record: running payroll, handling HR compliance, offering benefits, and commonly providing workers’ comp through a master program. You keep control of hiring and the work.

Why contractors use a PEO

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Frequently asked questions

How is a PEO different from just buying contractor insurance?

A PEO bundles payroll, HR, benefits, and (often) workers’ comp under co-employment — it is broader than a standalone policy. Many contractors still carry their own general liability and bonds alongside a PEO. Compare what fits your operation.

Does a PEO help with certified / prevailing-wage payroll?

Many PEOs support certified-payroll reporting and multi-jurisdiction wage rules. Confirm the specifics with the provider for the public-works jobs you bid.

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