What is a workweek? Is it just our hours of operation?

by | Jan 4, 2022 | Human Resources, Time & Attendance

Answer from Kelley, PHR: A workweek is not the same thing as your hours of operation. Rather, it defines the 168-hour period (i.e., seven 24-hour days) in which you track your non-exempt employees’ time to determine whether they’re owed any overtime premium pay. The...

7 Reasons to Go Paperless with Your Payroll

by | Dec 16, 2021 | Business Tips, Human Resources, Payroll

As a business owner, you know that occasionally you need to adapt your business model in order to grow and remain successful. But with new trends in automation and digitization popping up in the business world, how do you know what’s right for your company? We suggest...

An employee worked unauthorized overtime. Do we have to pay them the time and a half for these hours?

by | Dec 14, 2021 | Employment Law, Human Resources, Payroll, Time & Attendance

Answer from Margaret, PHR, SHRM-CP: Yes. Any overtime worked by non-exempt employees must be compensated, regardless of whether the overtime was authorized. We recommend communicating with the employee about work expectations outside of their scheduled workday, making...

Should we cancel our annual holiday party again this year?

by | Dec 7, 2021 | Business Tips, covid-19, Human Resources

Answer from Kyle, PHR: Ultimately, that’s your decision. Some companies are forgoing an in-person holiday party again this year, while others feel like it’s safe enough to celebrate in person. Unfortunately, COVID cases and hospitalizations due to the virus are rising...

What are effective ways to manage remote employees and monitor their work?  

by | Dec 2, 2021 | Business Tips, Human Resources

Answer from Sarah, PHR, SHRM-CP: Managing remote employees can certainly be a challenge. Here are some of the practices we recommend: Set measurable goals around quality of work. Whether employees get their work done to your satisfaction is more important to your...

One of our employees has taken on a second job, and I’m concerned the additional work might hurt his performance or interfere with his work for us. What do you recommend?

by | Nov 17, 2021 | Business Tips, Employment Law, Human Resources

Answer from Kyle, PHR: If you haven’t had previous issues with this employee’s performance, I wouldn’t worry too much about his taking a second job. Side jobs are common, and many people manage them just fine. You can certainly reiterate your performance expectations,...