Category Archives: Attendance
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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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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 -
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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TrackSmart Helps Those Who Help Others: Spotlight on NBACL
Alecia Thomas, Director of Human Resources at the New Brunswick Association for Community Living (NBACL). Alecia has an administration background…
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10 Compensable Time Traps for Non-Exempt Employees
If you own a business with non-exempt or hourly workers, it’s important to understand your time and pay obligations. Under…
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Going into Overtime: A Status Update on the Delayed FLSA Overtime Rule
In a move that places the blocked Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime rule back on the table, the U.S….
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Time and Attendance Solutions for Small Businesses That Need a Change
Do you chase down employee time sheets every week and then spend more time checking their accuracy? Have you considered…
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