The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes guidelines related to employee hours, overtime and wages. The law also governs record-keeping practices for nonexempt employees. Many employers find that using a time-clock is the most effective way to maintain FLSA compliance. To help you choose the best timekeeping method for your business, here are some time…
The Rules of Engagement for Tracking Exempt Employees’ Time The exempt versus nonexempt debate of employee classifications rages on in confusing employers. Many of the unfamiliar nuances of the law challenges employers in practical and not-so practical ways. Included with those challenges is what to do about time tracking for exempt employees. Questions abound about…
Managing employees’ time off schedule leads to inevitable conflict. One day, two or more employees will request the same vacation days. Most likely, departmental needs mean only one gets approved. What can the employer do? There are practical planning steps that HR managers can share with department managers to smooth potential conflicts. Clear policies and…
When asked to describe the future of business today in a word, experts universally state, “Mobile!” Everything is going mobile. Work processes, work groups, websites, sales platforms, communications channels – if it isn’t mobile-friendly, there will be little place for it in the business world in the very near future. In a sense, this means…
Managing employees takes time, even for the very best managers and supervisors. The rewards of a well-functioning team that produces effective results is what every company needs to grow. Additionally, an effective manager allows mentoring opportunities that set employees up for future success. Management is a skill that requires practice and hard work. One tool…
Any company that pays for employee job scheduling software needs more from it than what comes with a basic spreadsheet. Scheduling employees is a balancing act that creates more issues if not done properly. Managers may deal with over-scheduling and under-scheduling. They may also encounter resentment among subordinates and excessive overtime. These things affect productivity…
Time and attendance management is a core function of any business. In the past, payroll and human resources personnel have been forced to manually process and track time. Not only can this be extremely time-consuming, but it leaves companies vulnerable to the consequences of human error. Alternatively, electronic Timesheet software for small business can help…
Selecting an electronic time clock involves different considerations for different small businesses. Even for those within the same industry, finding a good tracking system should coincide with specific business goals. Some small businesses may want to expand, yet are unsure of future labor needs. Other companies may suspect buddy punching and other time theft behaviors.…
If you are still using punch cards as a way to track time and attendance for your employees, you are way beyond the time to upgrade. Even if you have already converted to electronic time sheets, you may have found that the program you chose has not been a great match for your employees. Before…
The Fair Labor Standards Act requires employers to keep accurate time records for all nonexempt employees. What the law does not require, however, is the use of time clocks for hourly employees. Nevertheless, time clocks are beneficial for employers with a large workforce, especially when workers are assigned to multiple shifts. Another consideration for using…