The National Association for the Self-Employed
This web site provides a means to examine current issues regarding small business and contingent workers. There are links to the various bills being discussed in congress, along with a searchable database of the email addresses of one's state representatives. There is also a list of links to several major federal agencies to further pursue the interests of the self-employed and small business.
National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO)
The use of Professional Employer Organizations (PEO's) has grown in the US over the last few years. PEO's offer another form of flexible and alternative employment. A PEO assumes and manages the Human Resource function of a company. Working under a contract with the hiring company, the PEO takes care of everything from benefits and taxes to the actual payment of salaries. The PEO pays salaries, taxes, and benefits out of its own accounts. This can free up a tremendous amount of capital for a small business. For the worker, PEO's can offer corporate-type benefits to the employees of smaller organizations. A PEO allows a smaller company to concentrate on running their business, not managing their employees.
The National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO) is the national trade association for the PEO industry. They are certainly the starting point for anybody looking to find out more about this industry. The frequently asked questions section is very informative about the industry addressing companies and workers.
National Association of Temporary and Staffing Services (NATSS)
The National Association of Temporary and Staffing Services (NATSS) was founded in 1966 ensure that temporary help services were competent and reliable. Today, that mission continues with several resources available to those both seeking and providing temporary staffing services. Membership information can be found on their main page.
The site for the Vermont chapter is currently under construction. Check back to the site at a later date as it may be up by then. There are chapters in almost every other state.