REDUCE OPERATING AND EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES

Welcome to Arnold Standard

Management Consultants | Cost Reduction Specialists

Arnold Standard Cos. is a Management Consulting Firm established more than 45 years ago, specializing in enhancing the bottom line. We obtain refunds, credits and reductions of expenses in the areas of employee related expenses at the state and federal levels such as:

  • Workers’ Compensation Penalty Appeals
  • Department of Labor Audits and Appeals
  • Workers’ Compensation Audit and Premium Reduction
  • Employment and Hiring Incentives
  • Unemployment Insurance Taxes
  • Additional Areas of Savings

We have consulted on more than one hundred high-level policy issues involving mergers, acquisitions and other corporate transactions, resulting in more than $500,000,000. of savings for our clients through our strategic initiatives.

In order to ascertain whether the authorities have used the correct methodology, Arnold Standard will conduct a FREE Basic Analysis Study  to determine the validity of the findings of the examiners.


Success Stories

 

Successful Cost Reduction
NYS DOL Unemployment Insurance Division

Manufacturer assessed $212K for UI taxes after exiting PEO. Arnold Standard results: UI refund of $135K; UI Reserve Account Balance positive $204K. UI Tax Rate lowered from 9.5% to 2.1% on $2MM of annual taxable payroll.
Savings in excess of $600,000.

NYS DOL DIVISION OF LABOR STANDARDS

Wholesaler assessed in excess of $367K for alleged wage and hour violations. Arnold Standard results: Assessment reduced to $135,000.
Savings in excess of $230,000.

NYS Workers Compensation Board

Expediter firm assessed penalty of $144,000. Arnold Standard results: Settled for $2,000.
Savings of $142,000.

US DOL WAGE & HOUR DIVISION

Distributor assessed in excess of $575K for alleged wage and hour violations. Arnold Standard results: Assessment lowered significantly.
Savings in excess of $300,000.

NYS Workers Compensation Board

Homeowner with Domestic Worker assessed penalty of $50,000. Arnold Standard results: Settled for $2,500.
Savings of $47,500.

NYS DOL DIVISION OF LABOR STANDARDS

Auto Body Shop assessed $811,000 for alleged wage and hour violations. Arnold Standard results: Assessment reduced to $484,000.
Savings of $327,000.