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September 20, 20260 Comment
The Fluctuating Workweek Method: When Half-Time Overtime Is Legal and How to Record It
Some employees receive a fixed weekly salary even though the number of hours they work changes from one week to an...
September 17, 20260 Comment
The 8-and-80 Overtime Rule for Hospitals and Residential Care Employers
Most employers calculate federal overtime after a nonexempt employee works more than 40 hours in a seven-day workw...
September 16, 20260 Comment
Meal Periods vs Short Breaks: What Employers Need to Track
One missing time punch can cost you thousands. Picture a wage claim that hinges on a single Tuesday. An employee s...
September 16, 20260 Comment
PUMP Act Break Time: What Employers Must Provide and Record
Employees who need to express breast milk at work require more than informal permission from a helpful manager. Fe...
September 15, 20260 Comment
Shift Differential Pay: How to Set Rates and Apply Them Correctly
Businesses that operate outside standard daytime hours often find it harder to attract and retain employees for ev...
September 14, 20260 Comment
Absenteeism Rate: The Formula and What to Do With the Number
Every business expects employees to miss work occasionally. People become ill, attend medical appointments, care f...
September 10, 20260 Comment
Employee Time Tracking Policy: What to Include With a Template
Accurate time records help a business pay employees correctly, manage staffing, understand labour costs, and compl...
September 9, 20260 Comment
What Counts as Work Before and After an Employee's Shift
Most employees think their workday starts when they clock in. Most employers think the same thing. Both are often ...
September 9, 20260 Comment
What Does a DOL Wage and Hour Investigation Ask For?
A Wage and Hour investigation can feel intimidating because employers often do not know what the investigator will...