A PEO built on forensic compliance — so violations are caught before they become lawsuits.
Every Easeworks PEO engagement starts with a HALO IQ audit that maps your compliance exposure — then we build the co-employment structure to close every gap.
- HALO IQ forensic audit identifies compliance gaps before they become PAGA claims
- Co-employment structure built around your specific risk profile
- Dedicated HRBP with proactive compliance oversight from day one
Your HALO IQ Audit + PEO Cost Comparison
Every engagement starts with a forensic compliance audit. We map your exposure, score your risk, and show you exactly what your costs look like today versus moving to Easeworks.
Send 2 documents
Your WC declarations page + current payroll or HR cost summary. That's all we need to start the forensic audit.
We run your HALO IQ audit
Our forensic compliance engine scores your risk profile, identifies regulatory gaps, and surfaces hidden exposure — before anything becomes a claim.
We run the cost comparison
Side-by-side: your current labor and HR costs vs. what Easeworks would cost — line by line, no mystery math.
Review call
Walk through the blueprint and comparison together. You get answers, next steps, and a plan — no pressure.
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What changes when forensic compliance drives your HR
Compliance exposure eliminated
- HALO IQ audit surfaces gaps in wage & hour, PAGA, and documentation
- PAGA cure process resolves violations before they become representative actions
Lower admin load
- Payroll + tax + reporting handled under co-employment
- Benefits and employee lifecycle workflows standardized and monitored
Proactive protection
- Ongoing compliance monitoring catches regulatory changes before they affect you
- Dedicated HRBP provides proactive guidance and ongoing compliance oversight
What we handle for you
Payroll & Tax
- Payroll processing and tax filings
- W-2 / year-end support
- Payroll reporting and audit support
HR & Employee Relations
- Handbook + policy framework
- HRBP support for performance, discipline, and terminations
- Manager guidance + documentation workflows
Compliance
- California compliance tracking and guidance
- Required training programs and completion tracking
- Ongoing updates when rules change
Benefits Administration
- Enrollment support and administration
- Eligibility, lifecycle events, and documentation
- Vendor coordination and employee support
Workers' Comp Administration
- Policy administration support
- Claims coordination support
- Job classification / payroll alignment guidance
One Point of Accountability
- Single partner for all HR functions
- One system, one team, one contact
- Consistent service + clear escalation paths
Why Easeworks PEO Is Different
Forensic-first methodology
Every PEO engagement begins with a HALO IQ audit — a forensic compliance review that maps your risk before we build your co-employment structure.
PAGA cure process
California employers face unique exposure. Our built-in cure process resolves compliance gaps before they become representative actions.
Dedicated compliance partner
A named HRBP who knows your business, monitors your risk profile, and acts proactively on compliance changes.
Audit-grade transparency
You get a HALO IQ risk score, a cost comparison, and a remediation plan. Every gap documented, every fix tracked.
Trusted by employers who don't have time for HR chaos
"We reduced our HR administrative time by more than half. The team handles everything — payroll, compliance notices, WC — and we actually get answers when issues come up."
Operations Director
California Manufacturer, 85 employees
"We avoided what could have been a very expensive PAGA exposure. Easeworks caught the gap in our meal period policy before we were served. That alone was worth it."
CEO
Healthcare Services Company, 120 employees
"We finally got control of our HR documentation and termination process. Before Easeworks, every personnel decision felt like a liability. Now we have a process and backup when we need it."
Managing Partner
Professional Services Firm, 40 employees
A strong fit if you…
Good fit
- Have 10–500 employees
- Operate in California or have CA employees
- Are tired of HR fires, compliance uncertainty, or inconsistent support
- Want a real cost comparison — not a vague quote
Not ideal if…
- You only want software with no service layer
- You want the cheapest option regardless of support or compliance
FAQ
Want the numbers? Let's run the comparison.
Send us two documents and we'll show you exactly what your costs look like — today vs. with Easeworks.
Free Decision Guide
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HR Risk Score
Get your free compliance risk score and see where your organization stands.
Talk to an HR Expert
Schedule a free HR scalability audit with an Easeworks compliance specialist.