ASAP Payroll BLOG
How to Classify a New Employee: Exempt vs Nonexempt
The understanding of wage classification assists HR managers and business owners to compensate workers in strict fidelity to the law. It’s the foundation that minimizes litigations, disputes, and compliance issues. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is the basis that draws a line on whether an employee is exempt or nonexempt. Nonexempt employees can claim overtime, whereas exempt ...
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5 Surefire Ways to Reduce Unplanned Overtime and Save Your Labor Budget
Good systems solve business problems, including unplanned overtime. Does your company have an unplanned overtime problem? If so, you’re not alone. Unplanned Overtime Kills Labor Budgets Costly unplanned overtime eats into profits for many U.S. employers. A recent Deloitte study of over 800 companies revealed an average of 31 unplanned overtime hours each week per ...
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Overview of Hourly Work and Overtime Regulations in Indiana
Indiana has several state-specific labor laws that are different from those outlined in FALSA (Fair Labor Standards Act). These laws are applicable only when they offer greater protections or rights than federal laws. A worker will go with the law that’s more favorable to them. Most of the time, Indiana employees find the federal level’s wage and ...
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Tips to Help you Create a Time & Attendance Policy For Your Business
Absenteeism in the workplace is a real issue and can have serious monetary and productivity effects on your business if not tackled. A time & attendance policy, which is a set of rules and guidelines that defines employees’ responsibility concerning work time and attendance, is imperative for running your business successfully. It often includes clear and ...
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Regulations and Best Practices Regarding Time Clock Rounding: Everything You Need to Know
Organizations depend on human beings for labor and running operations. They, therefore, understand the imperfect human nature of starting work at 8:16 am instead of 8:00 am or extending the normal working hours. That said, time clock rounding is a set of rules that guide organizations on managing labor hours concerning payroll. These regulations guide ...
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Best Practices for Remote Employee Timekeeping
The coronavirus situation has affected the global economy and shattered lives. But it has facilitated one notable change that has transformed markets across sectors. Organizations are now more enthusiastic about remote work, and millions of staff now complete their tasks from their living rooms. Some of the world’s leading entities now work with full-time remote ...
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A Quick Checklist for Employee Onboarding in Indiana
All employers hiring in Indiana, and hoping to stay on the right side of the
How to Create a Competitive Employee Benefits Package
It is becoming increasingly critical for companies to offer the best employee benefits in today’s
Indiana Sick Leave Law and Your Obligations
In today’s legal environment, employees have many questions around sick leave and their access to
Indiana Standard Minimum Wage and Tipped Wage Rates- A Basic Overview
In general, all employers in Indiana with two or more workers need to be compliant
How Are Pay Periods Determined?
One of the first tasks of the payroll department in a new company is determining
