PEO Regulatory Bill Passes Legislature

The National Association of Professional Employer Organizations reported Nebraska has become the 35th state to regulate professional employer organizations (PEOs) with the passage of legislation by Sen. Abbie Cornett of Bellevue.The association said Legislative Bill 579, known as the 2010 Professional Employer Organization Registration Act, will help Nebraska’s small businesses operate more efficiently, reduce employer liabilities and provide professional human resources services to employees.Nebraska's unicameral Legislature passed LB 579 on Thursday.Cornett said the legislation pro...