NAPEO

05/29/2026

Last week, the PEO industry gathered in Washington, D.C. for the 2026 . It was an incredible few days of advocacy, expert sessions and meaningful connections.

Thank you to everyone who joined us. Until next year!

05/27/2026

A new litigation trend is emerging and PEOs should pay attention.

Pro se employment lawsuit filings increased 49% last year, driven in large part by AI tools like ChatGPT that allow unrepresented plaintiffs to draft professional pleadings, research case law and pursue appeals with unprecedented speed and sophistication. For PEOs, co-employment means this exposure spans an entire client portfolio at once — and the HR documentation your team helps create becomes the evidentiary record these plaintiffs are learning to scrutinize.

In the latest issue of PEO Insider, John Polson, Evan Shenkman and David Walton outline what PEOs should be doing now, from revisiting litigation budget assumptions to strengthening documentation practices and getting ahead of this trend with clients.

➡️ Read the full article: https://peoinsider.org/articles/the-chatgpt-plaintiff-is-becoming-a-peo-problem/

The practical consequences for employers are significant: inflated settlement demands, warped litigation budgets, and cases that simply don’t resolve the way they used to.

05/21/2026

Our concludes today, capping off a week of impactful conversations, advocacy and engagement around the issues shaping the future of the PEO industry.

NAPEO members had the opportunity to hear from influential leaders in Washington, including Daniel Aronowitz, assistant secretary of labor and head of the Employee Benefits Security Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor.

Members also engaged directly with lawmakers and congressional staff on the policies impacting PEOs and small businesses across the country.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this week a success!

05/21/2026

One highlight of this year's is a luncheon keynote from Anna Palmer, founder & CEO of Punchbowl News and former co-author of POLITICO Playbook.

Anna brought her signature insider perspective to the room, breaking down today's most pressing political dynamics and what they mean for industries like ours. It was a timely and energizing conversation for a room full of members who are making their voices heard on Capitol Hill this week.

05/20/2026

The 2026 is underway! PEO leaders from across the country are in Washington, D.C. this week meeting with members of Congress — including Congressman John Rutherford and the offices of Senator Maria Cantwell, Senator John Boozman and Congressman Nick LaLota — to highlight the impact of the PEO industry on small businesses, workers and local economies in every state.

05/19/2026

The NextGen Leadership Class of 2026 was on Capitol Hill yesterday for PEO Advocacy Day and had the opportunity to visit the Speaker’s Balcony to take in the view of Washington, D.C.

These leaders are helping shape the future of the PEO industry through innovation, operational excellence, advocacy and service to small and mid-sized businesses.

05/19/2026

We were proud to gather with some of our most dedicated supporters at the NAPEO PAC Donor Appreciation Reception last night. It was great to recognize the members who invest in NAPEO's advocacy efforts and the future of the PEO industry.

Thank you to everyone who joined us! Your support makes a difference.

05/18/2026

It's here — 2026! 🎉

This week, we're celebrating the 500+ PEOs across the country that help more than 230,000 small and mid-sized businesses access the HR, payroll, benefits and compliance support they need to grow and thrive. National PEO Week kicks off alongside our annual in Washington, D.C., where PEO industry leaders will be meeting directly with lawmakers to make the case for small businesses nationwide.

Stay tuned all week — we'll be sharing updates, highlights and key moments from the conference.

05/18/2026

This , NAPEO Board Chair and Syndeo Outsourcing CEO Bill Maness makes the case for why small businesses deserve better support and how PEOs are already delivering it.

From rising compliance costs and complex employment laws to the pressure of offering competitive benefits, the administrative burden on small business owners has never been greater. PEOs exist to change that.

➡️ Read Bill's op-ed to learn more about the impact PEOs are making for small businesses and their employees:

Professional Employer Organizations let you focus on customers. Tell lawmakers to support them. | Opinion

05/14/2026

Last week, NAPEO's Georgia Leadership Council gathered for a great forum focused on the issues shaping our industry across the state.

Attendees heard from State Senator Senator Shawn Still, chair of the Senate Majority Caucus and member of the Senate Insurance and Labor Committee, on the policy landscape for PEOs and small businesses in Georgia.

Thank you to Senator Still and all who joined us for such an engaging conversation!