Accounting & Payroll
Dock or Discipline?
Is it OK to dock an exempt employee’s pay? What are the possible problems if you dock their pay when they violate company “itemized receipt” policy for their company-issued credit card? Read this article to find out more.
Maybe They Should Have Used Automated Time & Attendance Software
Dick Clark Productions is accused of taking over two months to pay stagehands who worked on the 2008 American Music Awards.
What Is A Fluctuating Work Week?
Have you heard of the Fluctuating Work Week method of calculating overtime? It could represent a cost savings to you… if you have employees who are eligible. Learn more about this little-known regulation and see if it might work for you.
The Street Runs Both Ways
Still on the fence about whether to invest in an automated time and attendance system? Consider this cautionary tale.
Too Small for Time and Attendance?
Can a business be too small to bother with formal time and attendance tracking? I’m not sure there’s such a thing. Even if it’s just you, tracking time accurately can bring big benefits to a business, and it’s probably easier and more affordable than you think.
States vs Feds: Who “Wins”?
What happens when there’s a conflict between state and federal wage and hour rules?
NETtime Acquired by Canal Partners
Canal Partners, a private equity firm, has acquired a controlling stake in NETtime Solutions, whose primary product is the NETtime web-based time and attendance system.
Furloughs, Exempt Employees and Wage & Hour Law
Many employers are investigating various alternatives for saving money on payroll and labor these days. Be careful when contemplating changes to exempt employees’ schedules or pay rates. You could set yourself up for trouble.
If You’re Still Manually Recording Employee Time, You’re Not Alone
Are you still using manual time cards or spreadsheets to record your employees’ time? A survey shows many companies do. But is that the best solution?
Are You Covered?
Think your insurance will cover you in the event you face a wage and hour lawsuit? You might need to think again.

