Overtime Tag

In our previous Tuesday post, we discussed the problems with unplanned overtime and its ability to wreak havoc on your company’s labor budget. We also outlined the solution to this common issue: automating your timekeeping processes. Explore five ways that automated timekeeping can prevent unplanned...

“Every problem is a gift – without problems, we would not grow.” -Tony Robbins, author, coach, speaker, and philanthropist Identifying and solving business problems is an essential aspect of running a company. Every business has its own problems, but one shared concern among company owners across all...

Following are three examples of FLSA Overtime violations. Penalties can be severe. The Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) is very aggressive about enforcing FLSA Overtime rules. The WHD answers 900,000 calls from employees asking if their rights were violated each year. “Hey Pam,...

Question:  We have an employee claiming they shouldn't be classified as exempt from overtime. If it turns out they're right, what are the penalties for misclassification? Answer:  The cost of misclassification can be steep and will depend on several factors, such as how many employees are misclassified,...

Question: Am I required to pay overtime to employees who work on holidays? Answer: Generally, no. Whether you pay extra for work done on holidays is up to you. There is no federal law that requires an employer to pay extra. As for overtime, if an employee...

As you prepare your payroll each period, do you wince when you see all the time-and-a-half money you are paying out because of overtime? It could be that it's a temporary busy time, but maybe you need to be more proactive in overtime management. Avoiding unauthorized...