What states does Clear Employer Services serve?

Clear Employer Services currently operates in the following states: AK, AZ, CA, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, LA, MD, MN, MS, MO, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OK, PA, SD, TX, VA, WA, DC, WY.

Is Clear Employer Services IRS CPEO certified?

Yes, Clear Employer Services is an IRS Certified Professional Employer Organization (CPEO). This certification means they have met strict financial, reporting, and background requirements set by the IRS, providing additional tax advantages and liability protections for client companies.

What size companies does Clear Employer Services work with?

Clear Employer Services typically serves businesses with 5 to 500 employees. If your company is outside this range, contact them directly to discuss your options.

What services does Clear Employer Services provide?

Clear Employer Services offers the following HR and employer services: Payroll Processing, Employee Benefits, HR Management, Compliance Support.

How do I get a quote from Clear Employer Services?

You can request a quote using the contact form on this page. Our advisory team will review your business and match you with the PEO provider — or providers — best suited to your needs, which may include Clear Employer Services.

Clear Employer Services

IRS CPEO CertifiedESAC AccreditedRegional PEOPA-Headquartered

Langhorne, PA·Founded 2015·Serving 5-500 employees

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About Clear Employer Services

Clear Employer Services is a Langhorne, Pennsylvania-based Professional Employer Organization founded in 2015, offering a full suite of HR outsourcing models including PEO co-employment, Administrative Services Organization (ASO), HR Outsourcing (HRO), and standalone payroll services. The company is IRS CPEO certified through its Clear PEO III Inc. subsidiary and is ESAC accredited, giving it two of the most significant third-party certifications available in the PEO industry. By offering PEO, ASO, and HRO structures side by side rather than a single fixed model, Clear Employer Services lets client businesses choose the level of co-employment and administrative involvement that fits their specific liability and compliance needs, then move between models as the business grows. Services include payroll processing, benefits administration, HR compliance support, and workers compensation management, delivered across a broad multi-state footprint.

Certifications

IRS Certified PEO (CPEO)

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The IRS Certified PEO (CPEO) designation is awarded by the Internal Revenue Service to PEO companies that meet rigorous standards for financial health, tax compliance, and operational integrity. Clear Employer Services holds CPEO status — a distinction held by fewer than 15% of PEOs in the United States.

Federal Tax Liability

As a CPEO, Clear Employer Services assumes sole liability for federal employment taxes on wages paid — protecting your business from tax exposure.

Annual Financial Audits

CPEOs undergo independent CPA audits annually and must maintain a surety bond, ensuring fiscal accountability and solvency.

IRS Reporting

Clear Employer Services files employment taxes under their own EIN as CPEO, simplifying your year-end tax obligations and eliminating duplicate filings.

ESAC Accredited PEO

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ESAC accreditation is awarded by the Employer Services Assurance Corporation, the PEO industry's gold-standard independent accreditor. It requires a PEO to meet more than 40 financial, ethical, and operational standards on an ongoing basis. Clear Employer Services holds ESAC accreditation — a distinction held by roughly 10% of PEOs in the United States.

Financial Assurance

ESAC backs accredited PEOs like Clear Employer Services with over $15 million in surety bond coverage, protecting clients, employees, and taxing authorities.

Independent Audits

Accredited PEOs submit quarterly independent verifications of tax, benefit, and payroll obligations to maintain their accreditation.

Ethical & Operational Standards

Clear Employer Services is continuously monitored against more than 40 financial, ethical, and operational standards set by ESAC's independent board.

Why businesses choose Clear Employer Services

✓IRS CPEO certified through its Clear PEO III Inc. subsidiary — one of the highest federal designations in the industry

✓ESAC accredited, combining both major third-party PEO certifications

✓Offers PEO, ASO, and HRO models side by side, letting businesses choose their preferred structure

✓Founded in 2015 with a broad multi-state service footprint

✓Flexibility to move between service models as a business grows or its needs change

✓Full-service payroll, benefits, HR compliance, and workers compensation support

Company Details

Headquarters

Langhorne, PA

Founded

2015

Serving

5-500 employees

CPEO Certified

Yes - IRS Verified

ESAC Accredited

Yes - ESAC Verified

Coverage

27 states

Company Type

Regional PEO

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Pros & Cons

Pros

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Dual certification

IRS CPEO certified and ESAC accredited — a combination few regional PEOs hold simultaneously.

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Multiple service models

Offers PEO, ASO, and HRO structures side by side rather than a single fixed model.

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Structural flexibility

Businesses can move between service models as needs change without switching providers entirely.

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Broad state footprint

Serves client businesses across a wide multi-state range from its Pennsylvania headquarters.

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Cons

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No published pricing

Rates require a direct consultation across any of its service models.

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Less brand recognition

Smaller national profile than the largest CPEO-certified competitors.

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Model complexity

Choosing among PEO, ASO, and HRO requires more upfront evaluation than a single-model provider.

PEO Authority Editorial Note

Clear Employer Services stands out for holding both IRS CPEO certification and ESAC accreditation while also offering PEO, ASO, and HRO models under one roof, giving businesses more structural flexibility than PEOs that only offer full co-employment. This flexibility is a genuine differentiator for businesses that are not sure which service model fits, or that expect their needs to change over time. Best for: small and mid-sized businesses across a wide multi-state footprint that want the option to choose or later change between PEO, ASO, and HRO service models.

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