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Worksite Employee
An employee who works at the client's premises under the client's direction but is co-employed by the PEO for tax and benefits purposes.
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A worksite employee (WSE) is the person whose labor is the subject of the co-employment arrangement. The client controls how, when, and where the WSE performs work. The PEO administers payroll, benefits, and tax filings for that employee.
The WSE distinction matters for benefits eligibility (PEO master plans usually require WSE status), workers' compensation policy assignment, and certain state filings.
Related terms
- PEO (Professional Employer Organization)A PEO is a firm that co-employs a client's workforce to deliver payroll, benefits, HR, and compliance services under a shared-employment arrangement.
- Co-employmentA contractual arrangement in which two entities — typically a PEO and its client — share legal and operational responsibilities for the same workforce.
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