When you run a small business, you need to track employee hours. You have a choice between different methods for employee timekeeping. Regardless of how you track employee hours, there are FLSA timekeeping requirements you should know about.
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When to Pay Employees for FLSA Hours Worked
When nonexempt employees are doing their primary job duties, it’s easy to tell that they are working. Their working time should be compensated. But, when nonexempt employees are not doing their main job duties, it can be more difficult to tell if they are working and if they should be compensated.
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Doffing and Donning Definition
Employers might require employees to wear uniforms or protective gear depending on the type of business and work environment. To follow federal and state laws, employers must know the regulations of employees putting on and taking off work-related gear and clothing, otherwise known as donning and doffing.
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Planning for the Worst: Disaster Recovery Payroll
As a small business owner, you have to hope for the best and prepare for the worst. One of the worst things that can happen to your small business is a natural disaster.
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On-call Pay: When Do You Need to Compensate Employees for On-call Hours?
Some businesses need on-call employees. But if you require employees to be available when they’re not working, should you pay them? Whether or not you must provide on-call pay depends on a few factors.
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Not Knowing Legal vs. Illegal Payroll Deductions Can Cost You Big Time
Part of being an employer means running payroll. And chances are, you probably have to deal with a few types of payroll deductions, like 401(k) or health insurance, when paying employees. But, what happens when you have to deal with a deduction that you don’t have consent for, like a correction for a payroll error? […]
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What Is the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)?
Thanks to political campaigns and debates on immigration, you might have heard of the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA). The Act is a big topic that politicians keep coming back to. But, what is the IRCA, and what does it mean for your business?
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How Long to Keep Payroll Records (+ Who Wants ‘Em)
Your to-do list as a business owner seems to get longer every day. There’s one more item you’ll have to check off—and this one is part of federal law. You’re required to retain payroll records, sometimes for up to four years. Don’t worry. This isn’t an impossible task. This article covers the agencies that require […]
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FLSA Statute of Limitations for Back Pay and Beyond
Employees might be entitled to back pay thanks to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The FLSA is a federal law that entitles employees to a minimum wage and overtime wages. When employers don’t give employees at least the minimum wage and overtime wages when required, employees might be able to receive FLSA back pay […]
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The Return of the Social Security No-match Letter: What You Need to Know
Verifying your employees are authorized to work in the United States is one step of the new hire paperwork process. You must gather your employees’ names and Social Security numbers (SSNs) so you can fill out essential documents like payroll reports. But if an employee’s SSN and name don’t match the Social Security Administration’s (SSA’s) […]
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