When companies have to resort to reductions in force (RIFs), those RIFs can vary from a few unlucky workers to a huge chunk of employees. But in this case, the "reduction" involved just one staffer. (more…)
Payroll
School’s out for college students, which means many of them will likely be looking for some on-the-job experience – possibly in your finance department. And they’re willing to forego a paycheck to get it. (more…)
Finance chiefs are well aware that requiring employees to work more than 40 hours in a single workweek and then failing to pay them overtime is something that can get them in major legal trouble. (more…)
What do the nine Supreme Court justices have to say about the way your finance department works? (more…)
Not updating the employee handbook regularly is a mistake employers can’t afford to make. This document is employers’ first line of defense against litigation. (more…)
Chances are your confidentiality policy doesn't specifically ban employees from talking about their paychecks with one another, but it can still potentially get you in legal trouble regarding pay-related info. (more…)
Of course you’ve heard that traffic on the highway was a nightmare … but how about a finance staffer who had a nightmare and that’s why he was late for work this morning? (more…)
Ever since President Obama ordered the DOL to revamp the current overtime regs under the FLSA, finance chiefs have trying to find out what to expect. Here's an early glimpse into changes that are likely to come. (more…)
Get ready! There are some big changes in store for your payroll department. (more…)
The best offense is a good defense – that’s how many companies approach fraud prevention. (more…)
Good news: Your company just got a little extra protection from Payroll fraud, thanks to some new legislation. (more…)
No, we don’t want to know if you can touch your toes. But the degree of flexibility in your finance department may impact the success of your staffers … when it’s done right. (more…)
