One type of agency gives support to small-business owners by writing paycheques, paying taxes, preparing and implementing HR policies, and keeping all the required records for a fee. Which of the following terms is used to describe such an agency?
A)payroll vendor
B)employment agency
C)third-party employer
D)professional employer organization

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A professional employer organization (PEO) provides comprehensive HR services to small businesses, including payroll, tax filing, benefits administration, and employment law compliance. The businesses that use a PEO become co-employers, sharing employer responsibilities with the PEO.

One Type of Agency Gives Support to Small-Business Owners by Writing