We know how important it is to equip remote areas with a time clock with dependable, fast connectivity to ensure that every employee and each punch is recognized, recorded and reported on time. That is why we upgraded our products to be able to accommodate a better signal, partnering with AT&T for an improved connection for our…
Fingercheck Partners with AT&T to Provide 3G SIM Cards for GPRS Clocks Read More
Beginning October 31, 2017, New York City employers are prohibited from questioning job applicants on their salary history, with violators facing civil penalties of up to $250,000. Earlier this year, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio signed into law a piece of legislation banning all New York City employers from questioning job applicants on their
NYC Pay History Ban Takes Effect October 31 Read More
Every employer wants to build a winning team that excels in every aspect. While diligence, hard work, and focus are key assets to look for in your employees, if you’re interested in breeding your team for efficiency and productivity, studies suggest that you should let them talk more — even when it’s not work-related. Socializing with colleagues
The Value of Encouraging Socializing in the Workplace Read More
The legal obligation to provide reasonable accommodation to an employee’s religious beliefs or practices in the workplace is enforced by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). We recently touched upon this requirement in a blog post on prohibited practices in the hiring process, and today we’re breaking down the requirements of reasonable accommodation, and when difficulty
Reasonable Accommodation & Religion: How Far Does an Employer’s Obligation Go? Read More
As an employer, you’re required to comply with federal and local laws in every aspect of your business management. When it comes to staffing your company, there are laws in place to ensure that job applicants aren’t discriminated against or judged with bias. While you may already be up-to-date with the applicable laws, we’ve compiled a brief overview of
Prohibited Practices During the Hiring Process Read More
If your employees are clocked in using the mobile app, you can now enable a mobile feature that will trigger an alert if they leave the job site. If the app detects this, based on your settings, the feature can send a notification or complete an action. You can set it to notify the employee to clock out
New Mobile Feature: Send Alerts When Clocked-In Employees Leave the Job Site Read More
After an eight-month wait for an official ruling on the Obama Administration’s updated overtime regulations, a federal judge officially dismissed the overtime rule on Thursday, August 31. U.S. District Judge Amos Mazzant, the same judge who had blocked the rule with a temporary injunction in November of last year, ruled that while the President Obama’s Labor
Obama’s Overtime Rule is Officially No More Read More
Following the heels of the devastating Hurricane Harvey, businesses in Florida and Puerto Rico are preparing for a state of emergency as Hurricane Irma (a Category 5 storm) churns their way. In shuttering their doors, one of the things that people think about right away is their businesses, but what about the needs of their employees?
With Fingercheck, Get Paid Even in the Hurricane Read More
Cloud-based payroll software is the least adopted cloud-based HR applications due to security concerns, according to findings from a recent study by Software Advice. In a survey polling small and midsize businesses (SMBs) on their use of cloud-based software, it was found that of the sample polled, only 24 percent of SMBs currently used cloud-based software
How Safe Are Cloud-Based Payroll Software? Read More
On August 28, a new Missouri law went into effect, banning cities from setting their own minimum wage laws, effectively overriding the city of St. Louis’ Minimum Wage Ordinance that took effect May 5, dropping the city minimum wage from $10 to $7.70 overnight. While some local business owners are celebrating the reversal of the St.
Missouri Reverses Minimum Wage Increase in St. Louis from $10 to $7.70 Read More
