If you’re running a construction business, one of your top priorities is to accurately track your profits per job. Along with materials and equipment, determining labor costs is often one of the biggest expenses to your bottom line. So what is the true cost of labor, and how can it be measured? The cost of…
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If you’re an employer in New York State, you may have questions about the “Spread of hours” law. This refers to the wage and hour protections that entitle service industry workers to an extra hour of pay when they work a “spread of hours” or split shift that exceeds 10 hours. This article will outline everything
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If you’re running a business, one of your top priorities is to minimize your overhead expenses as much as possible. However, if you’re cutting corners on your payroll and time tracking costs, you could be inadvertently exposing your company to common occurrences like employee time theft, buddy punching, and human error, which add up over
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With summer just around the bend, we’ve decided to share the most common vacation policy we see here at Fingercheck. Our support technicians have helped hundreds of clients set up their vacation policies, and in our experience, the most common arrangement starts with 40 hours per year of PTO (one workweek or five days). This
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As more cities and states than ever before are rallying to close the gender gap, racial gap, and other forms of wage discrimination, has your organization taken a step back to consider how you measure up? Law firm Fisher Phillips recently released a Pay Equity Interactive Map highlighting the equal pay laws of all 50 states.
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If you’re looking to attract new talent, a signing bonus is one way to sweeten the compensation package you offer to highly qualified candidates. Unlike traditional benefits like healthcare insurance, paid sick days, and vacation/paid time off, a signing bonus is a one-time benefit paid at the start of employment with the company. “A signing
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In this day and age, the cost of wage theft is high, and accusations of workplace misconduct frequently occur. All it takes is one employee to make a wage and hour claim against you, and the setbacks are cataclysmal. Luckily, Fingercheck was designed for transparency, with features that provide insight for employees and employers. Here
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Owe the IRS money? As Tax Day rapidly approaches, it’s been announced that for the second quarter of 2018, taxpayers and corporations will be charged a higher interest rate in addition to the penalties charged for failure-to-file and late payments. Here’s what you need to know: Increased Interest Rates The IRS interest rates are determined
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If you’ve read our article on 10 free ways to motivate employees, you’ll know that motivating employees doesn’t have to come with a price tag. However, if you are willing to splash a little cash, you’ll find that these “almost” money-free ways to motivate employees can open up a realm of possibilities. Here are suggestions provided by
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It’s stated time and time again that a business’s most valuable asset is its employees. Employees who are inspired, hard-working, and innovative grow and sustain businesses. Keeping employees happy and engaged is the secret to moving your business forward. So how can you ensure your employees are motivated? By offering a rewarding culture — which doesn’t
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