The sad truth is that for most businesses year-end is very stressful. With so much going on at the end of the year it would be nice if there was a way to make our lives a little easier. Did you know implementing employee self-service software can aid in alleviating some of the workload?
Read MoreEmployee self-service software is an effective way of saving time and has many other benefits. Depending on the nature of your job, some tasks might take longer to complete than others, which can sometimes put us behind. Dealing with employee queries can take up valuable time too. Did you know that you could create more time in your day and become more efficient in your process simply by using employee self-service (ESS) software?
Read MoreAs an employer, it is vital to know whether an employee is classified as exempt or non-exempt. In this blog, we will look at what differentiates these types of employees.
Read MoreThere are many ways of setting up employee time tracking. Some are better than others, but they all work to achieve the same goal: to track an employee’s time and attendance. Simply put, employee time tracking is the measurement and documentation of the hours your employees work. Using technology allows us to save time and be more efficient, and there are various options available.
Read MoreWorkers’ compensation is a unique area of the law, governed by the Michigan Workers’ Disability Compensation Act. Prior to 1912, all injuries that occurred on the job were to be treated as a personal injury matter. If you were to get in a car accident, or you were to slip and fall while you’re visiting a store, it was all the same.
Read MoreJury duty is never fun, not for the person who has been summoned as a juror, and especially not for their employer who must manage with one less employee. As an employer, it can be extremely frustrating to have your staff pulled away for jury duty, but there isn’t much you can do about it other than disperse work to others to make up for that absence of the juror.
Read MoreWhat happens if you thought you had an independent contractor, but after a bit of research, you come to find that the worker is an employee? Unfortunately, the IRS has become stricter on this issue in recent years after they discovered billions of dollars were being lost due to employee misclassification. Not only are there IRS implications, but you will also find yourself penalized by the IRS, and your state government.
Read MoreIf you work in payroll or HR, chances are at some point you will be approached by a fellow colleague inquiring about their paycheck. This conservation will vary from employee to employee depending on their hourly rate, benefit elections, tax localities and so on. While it is not your job to make sure the employee knows exactly how to read their paystub, it is in everyone’s best interest for you to be able to guide them as to why certain amounts are being withheld.
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