Adjusting to working again after taking a leave of absence can be challenging to say the least. Whatever you may be returning from, whether it be maternity leave, recovering from an illness, or caring for a sick loved one, you can successfully transition back into the workplace by creating a smart plan of action to guide your return. Set up a meeting…
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What if we told you that some of the best rewards to give employees involve little to no money? Well, it’s true! Some of the most appreciated gifts involve experiences, time, and freedom. Here are a few non-monetary rewards/bonuses you can gift your employees: 1. Time Off Extra time off is a treat that few
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In today’s business climate, risk management is more important than ever, as litigation experts forecast that employers will continue to face stark wage and hour compliance risks. In this article (Part II in our series of lessons learned from landmark lawsuits), we’re recapping some serious wage and hour violations of times past in order to illustrate the
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In the U.S. employees have certain rights that are well-known. For instance, overtime pay, the federal minimum wage, youth employment age restrictions – these are all things guaranteed by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). However, there are many labor practices that aren’t enforced by federal law, and they may surprise you: Double Time Many workers assume that if they
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In theory, managing your company payroll shouldn’t be that hard. But factor in unique complexities, unseen variables, and demanding business requirements, and suddenly you’re scrambling. Consider strengthening your payroll approach with these tips. 1. Using overpriced payroll services According to Jeremy Marsan, the business analyst at Fit Small Business. “Most small businesses will be better off avoiding old
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Wage and hour litigation are one of the biggest employment liability risks for employers today. “Even the U.S. Department of Labor, which enforces the wage and hour laws, is not immune,” remarks Thomas Wassel, Partner of New York Law firm Cullen and Dykman. “This week, it settled a claim made by its own employees for $7 million in
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2015 was another historic year for federal wage and hour lawsuits, and it’s predicted that 2016 will be no different. According to law firm Seyfarth Shaw LLP “New federal labor regulations, the fight for a minimum wage hike and an intense focus on independent contractor classification and joint-employer status create a perfect storm for new lawsuits.” Since wage
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Fingercheck360 online payroll offers employers many options for paying employees, including direct deposit, check, and paycards. While we’ve already written an article titled “Paycards 101,” concerns persist about the drawbacks of paycards. Today we are writing to address those concerns. What are paycards? Paycards provide many benefits for employees who are unbanked or underbanked – who don’t have
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Payroll processing may be tedious and repetitious, but it is also crucial to the success of any organization. Why? Because everyone wants to be paid, and no one wants an incorrect paycheck. Even if an error occurs, the team and the company both want to ensure that it isn’t repeated. One way to ensure that
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These days, managing remote employees is an assumed responsibility many managers take in stride, as technology has made keeping in contact with remote employees easier than ever before. Thanks to advancements in video chat technology and other management applications, workforces are no longer limited by the bounds of geography. If you haven’t considered offering telecommuting as a
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