Paid Time Off and Absence Management
Absence Management
When employees aren’t at work, it can create a significant disruption among the entire workforce. This is especially true when multiple team members are absent at the same time. Since absenteeism can wreak havoc on the company culture and overall morale, it’s vital to plan for absences and manage them appropriately. Find out how to…
Read MoreHow to Manage PTO for Remote Workers
Updated March 7, 2023 Remote work has quickly become the norm for many companies, with more than half of small businesses reporting that their workforces have gone remote. Working from home may become a permanent option for workers whose duties and responsibilities allow for it. Even those who aren’t fully remote may work a hybrid…
Read MoreEmployers: Don’t Make These Top 13 FMLA Mistakes
Improve your FMLA administration to prevent compliance violations and ensure employees can use it if necessary. 5 Key FMLA Findings Mental Health: The Department of Labor recently published new guidance on mental health and FMLA. Newly issued Fact Sheet #280 explains when eligible employees may take FMLA leave to address mental health conditions, and new Frequently Asked…
Read MoreWith PTO Tracker Software, You Can Happily Ditch Your Spreadsheets
A PTO tracker software makes accruals much simpler than using spreadsheets. Does your company still do PTO tracking with spreadsheets? How’s it working for you? When spreadsheets became available, they offered many advantages over hand calculation. They provided a nifty way to store the data. They automated some of the calculations. You didn’t need quite…
Read MoreHow Absence Management Can Help You Build a More Engaged Workforce
What is Employee Absence Management? Employee absence management is the process of managing employee time off. There are many reasons why employees take time off. Planning for the various kinds of employee absence can improve efficiency and profitability. More companies than ever before are incorporating absence management planning in 2020. Absence management centers on…
Read MoreRetool, Retrench, and Rebuild: A Framework for Managing Your Workforce Through Uncertainty
Pivoting in Uncertain Times Uncertainty is uncomfortable—and inspirational. Companies across America are pivoting to meet new demand and rethink operations. They combine creativity, determination, and technology to retool, retrench and rebuild. New production lines, online shops, takeout, curbside service, home delivery, remote work, drive-by clinics and telehealth are all inspired by uncertainty and need. Retool:…
Read MoreSmall Business Coronavirus Relief Started April 1st: How Can My Business Qualify?
Updated June 9, 2020 What programs in the recent relief bills help small businesses? In March 2020, the federal government passed three multi trillion-dollar relief bills which represent the largest economic stimulus in US history. The Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act–Passed March 6, 2020 Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)–Passed March 18, 2020) Coronavirus Aid,…
Read MoreHow do I pay quarantined workers? Absence management for COVID-19.
Updated April 30, 2020 with the latest information about The Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act of 2020 (part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act). Mandated or voluntary quarantine create confusion for employers and employees alike. Most of us have never experienced a global public health crisis that has affected virtually every aspect of our…
Read MoreCoronavirus: What Your Healthcare HR Department Needs to Know Right Now
Every day, healthcare employers realize that the coronavirus situation is impacting HR in yet another way. Let’s go over the urgent issues for Human Resources departments in healthcare, social services, daycares, and dental practices. Buckle up. There are a lot. What should my HR department be doing about the coronavirus? Protect employees Let employees work…
Read MoreHow Do I Calculate Overtime and Holiday Pay For Salaried and Hourly Workers?
How can you prevent holiday and overtime pay problems? Let’s dive in. 5 Important Things to Know About Paid Holidays and Overtime The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) doesn’t require U.S. employers to provide paid holidays. The FLSA requires employers to pay workers a rate of 1 1/2 times the normal wage for overtime. When…
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