Trust & Security
Trust and Security
ESAC Accreditation Approved
We are delighted to announce that CLEAR PEO has successfully earned the ESAC (Employer Services Assurance Corporation) accreditation, effective in November 2024. This prestigious certification highlights our dedication to maintaining the highest standards of financial reliability, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance in the professional employer organization (PEO) industry.
ESAC accreditation is considered the “gold standard” for PEOs. It provides clients and partners with enhanced assurance through rigorous accreditation processes, regular audits, and a bonded financial guarantee program.
We are honored to join the ranks of ESAC-accredited PEOs, a recognition that underscores our commitment to delivering trustworthy, best-in-class HR solutions.
Thank you for your ongoing support and partnership. If you have any questions about this achievement or how it benefits your business, please don't hesitate to reach out!
CPEO Certification Approved
We are thrilled to announce that CLEAR PEO III Inc. has officially achieved Certified Professional Employer Organization (CPEO) status, effective July 1, 2024.
As a CPEO, we are now listed in the IRS's publicly accessible CPEO database. This certification reflects our commitment to meeting the highest standards of compliance and service.
“The IRS does not endorse any particular certified professional employer organization. For more information on certified professional employer organizations, visit www.IRS.gov.”
Additionally, the IRS conducts regular suitability checks of all CPEOs and their key individuals to ensure ongoing compliance.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we move forward with this new certification. If you have any questions or need further information, feel free to reach out to us.
Proof of Tax Payments
After submitting your payroll taxes, we receive an Electronic Federal Tax Acknowledgement Number as a payment receipt. You can verify the tax payments we make on your behalf by logging into the EFTPS – Electronic Federal Tax Payment System.
To get started, you'll need to enroll on the EFTPS website. Have your EIN ready and when prompted to select a payment option, be sure to select “Have your financial institution initiate your transaction.” After you enroll, you will receive a PIN and a password in the mail. You will need your EIN, PIN and password to verify the tax payments.
Attestation Letter
Quarterly, we provide a letter from an independent certified public accountant, confirming that CLEAR has remitted all payroll taxes on your behalf.
Cybersecurity
CLEAR takes security very seriously. We encrypt sensitive information shared between our clients and ourselves. Our servers are protected, access is controlled and our process for handling sensitive information transmitted online is safe and secure.
HIPAA Compliance Assessment
CLEAR has done something few, if any, other PEOs have. Our HIPAA Compliance Assessment confirms that we are compliant with the stringent national standard to protect employee medical records and health information and that we are using best practices to control access to this sensitive information.
Bonding
A surety bond is a contract among the client, CLEAR and the surety, who assures that CLEAR can perform the tasks promised. CLEAR has a surety bond that covers payroll taxes (State, Local and Federal).
A fidelity bond is a form of insurance protection that covers policyholders for losses as a result of fraudulent acts by specified individuals. CLEAR has coverage on every individual in Operations.