Emplicity Review
Emplicity is a PEO in business since 1995 and headquartered in Irvine, California, serving small and mid-sized businesses with payroll, benefits, fully insured workers’ compensation, EPLI and a dedicated HR team, priced by quote.
- Company size
- Small businesses, mid-market companies
- Pricing model
- Quote only
Best for
- California and multi-state small businesses that want a named HR account manager
- Nonprofits, restaurants and professional firms looking for a PEO with industry pages for their sector
- Employers that want EPLI cover included with the PEO
Not ideal for
- Buyers who need published PEO fees before a consultation
- Teams that want a native mobile app
How we evaluated Emplicity
This review rests on 11 facts checked against Emplicity’s official pricing pages and documentation, most recently on . We did not test the product hands-on: the score and the pros and cons use only those verified facts, as our methodology explains, and third-party ratings are quoted, never scored.
Our verdict
Emplicity fits small and mid-sized employers, typically with 10 to 250-plus worksite employees, that want a California-based PEO with a dedicated HR account manager, fully insured workers’ compensation and a separate EPLI policy for every client. In business since 1995 and headquartered in Irvine, it lists nonprofits, restaurants and hospitality, manufacturing and professional services among its industries. It is less suited to buyers who want published prices: fees are quoted.
Strengths
EPLI for every client
A separate employment practices liability policy is provided for all clients.
Evidence: Key features: Dedicated HR account manager, payroll processor and benefits administrator, Separate EPLI policy for every client, Fully insured workers’ compensation with a national carrier, Multi-state payroll tax reporting, Management and harassment training, MyEmplicity HRIS with employee and manager self-service
Dedicated team
Clients get a dedicated HR account manager, plus a payroll processor, a benefits administrator and a safety engineer.
Evidence: Key features: Dedicated HR account manager, payroll processor and benefits administrator, Separate EPLI policy for every client, Fully insured workers’ compensation with a national carrier, Multi-state payroll tax reporting, Management and harassment training, MyEmplicity HRIS with employee and manager self-service
Workers’ comp with claims support
Coverage is fully insured with a national carrier, with claims management, loss control and audit support.
Evidence: Workers' comp included: Yes
Long-running PEO
Emplicity has provided employer services since 1995 from its Irvine, California headquarters.
Evidence: Founded: 1995
Weaknesses
No published pricing
Fees are set in a custom quote and not shown on the site.
Evidence: Price transparency: Quote only
Browser-based mobile access
Employees reach MyEmplicity from a mobile browser; no native app is listed.
Evidence: Mobile apps: MyEmplicity (web, mobile browser)
Price at a glance
Pricing model
Quote only
Quick answers
- How much does Emplicity cost?
- Emplicity quotes each client and publishes no fees; a free 30-minute consultation comes first.Based on Pricing model: Quote only
- What size businesses does Emplicity work with?
- Its average PEO client has from 10 to over 250 worksite employees, and some larger businesses use it too.Based on Best for: Small businesses, mid-market companies
- Where is Emplicity headquartered?
- In Irvine, California, with local offices across the country; it has served clients since 1995.Based on Headquarters: Irvine, California, US
- Does Emplicity include EPLI?
- Yes. A separate employment practices liability policy is provided for all clients.Based on Key features: Dedicated HR account manager, payroll processor and benefits administrator, Separate EPLI policy for every client, Fully insured workers’ compensation with a national carrier, Multi-state payroll tax reporting, Management and harassment training, MyEmplicity HRIS with employee and manager self-service
Coverage of core PEO services capabilities
Each core capability we evaluate in PEO Services, checked against Emplicity’s own documentation. “Not verified yet” means we have not confirmed it either way, not that it is missing.
9 verified of 10 core capabilities
PEO Services
- Co-employment arrangement
- Payroll and tax filing
- Group benefits access
- Workers' compensation
- HR advisory support
- Compliance support
- Risk and safety services
- HR and payroll technology
- Reporting
- Exit and transition support · not verified yet
Specifications
Pricing
- Price transparency
- Quote only
Fit
- Industry focus
- Professional services, Nonprofits, Franchises, Architecture, Restaurants, Hospitality, Science and technology, Wholesale, Manufacturing, Finance and insurance
Product
- Modules
- Payroll, Employee benefits, Compliance, Risk management, HR administration, MyEmplicity HRIS, Online education, Recruiting services, Time and attendance, Workers' compensation
- Mobile apps
- MyEmplicity (web, mobile browser)
Support
- Support channels
- Phone, dedicated HR account manager
Emplicity alternatives
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About Emplicity
- Founded
- 1995
- Headquarters
- Irvine, California, US
Official profiles
Emplicity: frequently asked questions
Does Emplicity handle workers' comp?
Yes. It provides fully insured workers’ compensation with multi-state coverage, claims management and loss control.
Which industries does Emplicity serve?
Professional services, nonprofits, franchises, architecture, restaurants and hospitality, science and technology, wholesale and manufacturing, and finance and insurance.
What is Emplicity used for?
Emplicity, on the market since 1995, is a PEO services product built for small businesses and mid-market companies. Its modules include Payroll, Employee benefits, Compliance, Risk management, and 6 more.
Is Emplicity legit?
Emplicity is sold by the company of the same name, which was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Irvine, California, US.
What are the best alternatives to Emplicity?
In our PEO services ranking, the highest-scored products other than Emplicity are Justworks, Rippling PEO, and Remote. Compared side by side, by reason to switch: Emplicity alternatives.
What are the pros and cons of Emplicity?
Strengths documented on the vendor’s own pages: EPLI for every client, dedicated team, and Workers’ comp with claims support. It is less suited to buyers who need published PEO fees before a consultation and teams that want a native mobile app.
Does Emplicity have a mobile app?
Yes. Emplicity lists mobile apps: MyEmplicity (web, mobile browser).
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