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May 8, 2012 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Attendance Policy Checklist for Small Businesses

Attendance Policy Checklist for Small Businesses

Do your employees know what to do when they need time off work or even if such time off is allowed? Instead of relying on word of mouth, craft a detailed attendance policy that keeps every supervisor and worker on the same page.

Filed Under: Fair Labor Standards/FLSA, Managing Employees, Pay and Salary, Policies and Procedures, Recruitment/Interviewing/Hiring Tagged With: attendance management system, attendance policy, attendance tracking

May 1, 2012 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

6 Business Benefits of Employee Automated Time and Attendance Systems

6 Business Benefits of Employee Automated Time and Attendance Systems

Your employees could be stealing $800 or more each year with your blessing. Employee time theft is a rising concern across the small business community as workers come in late, take long lunches, clock out early and waste time on Facebook.

Filed Under: Fair Labor Standards/FLSA, Pay and Salary, Policies and Procedures

April 20, 2012 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

The Dreaded Termination Letter- Write it “Right” The First Time

The Dreaded Termination Letter- Write it “Right” The First Time

Firing an employee is never easy, but it is especially difficult when you rarely need to perform the task. Working in a small business, you cannot afford the same legal slip-ups as large corporations.

Filed Under: Dealing with Difficult Employees, Employee Turnover, Fair Labor Standards/FLSA, Firing/Disciplinary Actions, Managing Employees, Pay and Salary, Policies and Procedures, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: Termination letter

February 17, 2012 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Tips For Hiring an Intern Legally

Done correctly, taking on or hiring an intern is a win-win proposition. The students gain valuable work experience and the chance to prove that they’re worth considering for full time work (either at your company or elsewhere).

Filed Under: Employment Law, Fair Labor Standards/FLSA, Managing Employees, Policies and Procedures, Recruitment/Interviewing/Hiring, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: best management practices, Fair Labor Standards Act, FLSA, Hiring Tips, Management Tips, supervisor tips, Tips to Hiring an Intern, Tips to Hiring an Intern Legally

October 7, 2011 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Murky Overtime Pay Policies – Ensure They Don’t Expose You to Liability

Murky Overtime Pay Policies – Ensure They Don’t Expose You to Liability

In an environment of shrinking budgets, it’s not uncommon for businesses to dictate that unauthorized overtime is not allowed and workers must complete their tasks during regular working hours. On the surface, it seems like a fairly straightforward policy, but it can send mixed messages about overtime pay and hours. Overtime pay violations are a […]

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Fair Labor Standards/FLSA, Managing Employees, Pay and Salary, Policies and Procedures, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: Overtime Pay

June 2, 2011 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Sample Termination Letter – How to Write an Effective Letter of Termination

Sample Termination Letter – How to Write an Effective Letter of Termination

Unfortunately, at some point most supervisors will find the need to write a letter of termination for an employee who is not meeting expectations or who has violated the company code of conduct. There are a few factors to take into consideration before you begin to write a termination letter.

Filed Under: Dealing with Difficult Employees, Employee Turnover, Fair Labor Standards/FLSA, Firing/Disciplinary Actions, Managing Employees, Pay and Salary, Policies and Procedures, Recruitment/Interviewing/Hiring, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: how to write a termination letter, Sample Termination Letter, Termination letter, termination of employee, writing a termination letter

May 9, 2011 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Compensation Guide: Fair Labor Standards Act Requirements

Compensation Guide: Fair Labor Standards Act Requirements

Should you pay an employee who answers the office phone over lunch break? Do you compensate a worker who is on-call while at home? Figuring out when to compensate workers can be tricky in some situations. This basic fact sheet will help business owners navigate the finer points of the…

Filed Under: Employment Law, Fair Labor Standards/FLSA, Managing Employees, Pay and Salary, Policies and Procedures, Recruitment/Interviewing/Hiring, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: Fair Labor Standards Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act

May 4, 2011 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Employer Recordkeeping Requirements Facts, Part 2

Employer Recordkeeping Requirements Facts, Part 2

Small businesses run on people power. Employing those people, however, requires business owners and managers to meet a number of obligations outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act. Here is part two of our guide to employer record keeping requirements.

Filed Under: Employment Law, Fair Labor Standards/FLSA, Managing Employees, Policies and Procedures, Recruitment/Interviewing/Hiring, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: Employer record keeping requirements, Fair Labor Standards Act, recordkeeping requirements, the Fair Labor Standards Act

May 2, 2011 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Employer Record Keeping Requirements Facts, Part 1

Employer Record Keeping Requirements Facts, Part 1

Got records? The Fair Labor Standards Act says that, as an employer, you need to have them. Employer record keeping requirements aren’t complicated; but they are necessary to ensure your small business is compliant with federal regulations.

Filed Under: Employment Law, Fair Labor Standards/FLSA, Managing Employees, Policies and Procedures, Recruitment/Interviewing/Hiring, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: Employer record keeping requirements, Fair Labor Standards Act, recordkeeping requirements, the Fair Labor Standards Act

April 15, 2011 by Dianne Shaddock 2 Comments

Tracking Employee Time: Employer Responsibilities

Tracking Employee Time: Employer Responsibilities

As an employer, you know that you’re responsible for keeping a variety of records, and that includes records regarding employees time. But exactly what does that mean? This FAQ guide is designed to help small business owners figure out the what’s, why’s, and how’s…

Filed Under: Fair Labor Standards/FLSA, Managing Employees, Policies and Procedures, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: attendance time tracking, employees time, Online time clocks, responsibility of employer, time tracking software

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