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4 ways to create fair work schedules that your employees will appreciate

Insperity

Likewise, how employees want to use paid time off (PTO) should not affect whether you approve or deny their request. Instead of weighing the merits of who’s the most deserving of requested PTO, consider granting approval for time off on a first-come, first-served basis. Be careful how you interpret overtime and “comp time”.

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Which state laws apply to remote employees

Business Management Daily

The FLSA provides specific guidelines for which employees may be classified as exempt, making them exempt from overtime pay. You must abide by applicable laws regarding meal breaks, work hours, and overtime pay for employees in each state. However, it is important to keep track of hours worked for non- exempt employees. Minimum wage.

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Attendance Management Software: 10 important topics of attendance management software

Qandle

When an attendance tracking system is integrated with payroll, employees are compensated for the actual time they put in, taking into account any time off for which they were granted permission (PTO). Simple reports on things like hours worked, overtime, missing days, etc., Keep in mind that payroll is just one aspect of this.

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What you need to include in a small business employee handbook

Business Management Daily

Exempt employees must meet specific criteria set by the Federal Labor Standards Act in order to be exempt from overtime wages. Nonexempt employees are entitled to overtime pay if they work over 40 hours in a workweek. Include information on overtime pay as well as meal and rest periods. Technology policies.

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Overworked employees: 6 warning signs to watch for

Insperity

Provide lunch or snacks to employees who work overtime. For employees entitled to overtime pay, be sure to capture, and pay for, all time worked, including lunches if worked. Make sure your staff uses their PTO and takes time off after busy seasons (such as tax season for accounting firms).

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How to create, implement and enforce a time and attendance policy

Insperity

They tend to prefer open-ended paid time off (PTO) to allow more time to attend to family obligations, enjoy more travel opportunities and even engage in volunteer activities – with the caveat that as long as work gets done, it’s OK. Keep in mind that overtime worked can increase the average or expected annual accrual.

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How to address employee pay in your inclement weather policy

Insperity

If an employer’s practice is to allow non-exempt employees to use vacation or PTO in the event of a closure, it should be identified in the inclement weather policy to provide clarity for employees. In this case, the Department of Labor states that the business may make deductions to pay or require the employee to use accrued PTO or vacation.

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