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.
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.
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.
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).
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 […]
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.
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…
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.
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.
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…
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