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Two Questions to Ask Before Docking Employee Pay
One of your employees isn’t at work during their scheduled hours. Is docking employee pay allowed? The answer is maybe….
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Understanding Employee Leave Laws: When Are You Required to Grant Time Off?
Janet, your receptionist, tells you that she’s adopting a child and would like to take 12 weeks of maternity leave….
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FMLA: Know Your Legal Obligations When an Employee Requests Leave
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that allows employees to take leave for certain situations….
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How to Launch a Paid Time Off Program That’s a Win-Win for You and Your Employees
A paid-time-off (PTO) policy is a relatively new employee benefit in the business world. Fifty years ago, the idea of providing employees…
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More States Passing Paid Sick Leave Laws: What You Need to Know
A focus on employee protections – specifically more flexibility surrounding sick time and family responsibilities – is opening the door…
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Know Your State and Local Laws for Managing Employee Attendance
As a responsible business owner, you’re aware of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the…
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The Employee Attendance Records You Need to Keep
Before you toss that employee attendance form, make sure you understand record retention laws Whatever method you use to track…
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No-Show? Handle Unexpected Absences Like a Pro
Ideally, employees would tell you weeks in advance when they won’t be at work, giving you ample time to plan and prepare. In the real world, however, people sleep through alarms, get into fender benders or just don’t show up. As an employer, you need to deal with every kind of absence, planned or otherwise. Here are three different kinds of non-planned absences and how to handle them:
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The TrackSmart Tools You Need to Comply with Predictive Scheduling
Unpredictable employee schedule changes are no longer acceptable in certain states without paying a price. Employers must be mindful of…
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How to Create an Employee Attendance Policy from Scratch
You’ve just realized that your company needs an official employee attendance policy and you’re looking for some tips. Or you’ve... Read More -
Recent Scheduling Laws Passed for Fast Food and Retail Workers in NYC
Add New York City to the growing list of municipalities that have adopted “predictive scheduling” laws to improve job stability…
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Why It Matters: The Direct and Indirect Costs of Absenteeism
Would it surprise you to learn that absenteeism can cost your business thousands of dollars each year? According to a…
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2017 Year in Review: A Look Back on Time and Attendance Trends Affecting Your Business
As 2017 comes to a close, TrackSmart takes a look back at the time and attendance changes that occurred and…
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Is It Time to Evaluate Your Time and Attendance System?
Are you spending more time managing time-off requests and schedules for your employees than anything else? If so, your current…
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To Pay or Not to Pay: How to Handle Employee Pay During Severe Weather Shutdowns
With the recent hurricanes and tropical storms that swept the nation, many businesses were forced to close shop. If you’re…
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