Are you prepared for the ACA? Explore the basics for business in this infographic.
If your US-based company has at least 50 full time employees, then you’re already preparing to provide healthcare coverage to your employees who are working 30 or more hours per week. When it comes to administering the benefits associated with the Affordable Care Act (ACA), if your company is still using spreadsheets, Excel-based reports and manual […]
Today we’re releasing the results of our latest survey, “Employee vs. Independent Contractor.” The feedback we’ve gathered from both business owners and hired workers demonstrates a greater need for education on employment laws surrounding the use of 1099 contractors. This series of questions focused on the HR hot-topic of when to hire W2 employees and […]
In 2010, there were over a million and a half home care workers, some not receiving the deserved compensation for their services. This group of workers, along with other low-wage workers, has pushed for a change in the law. They sought to have those who provide in-home services to the disabled and elderly removed from […]
A lot of attention is being focused on child labor in light of the new law passed by both houses of the New York State legislature proposing that all models under 18 be protected by the same labor laws that apply to child actors, singers, and performers. The new law requires all children under 16 […]
Government Agencies Cracking Down on Employers Hiring Independent Contractors Once appealing to hire independent contractors, this label could now place employers in serious trouble with the law. Government attention has recently focused on employers that hire workers under contractor status. Termed “The Misclassification Initiative,” the government’s investigation of independent contractor hiring practices began ramping up in […]
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For many professionals, the phrase “cloud-based computing” has become synonymous with business-as-usual, and the promises that come with the cloud, such as rapid deployment, faster services, and greater connectivity, are baked into many modern work environments. However, less than a decade ago, the concept of the cloud was still new and fairly novel for many […]
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Do you remember the proposed overtime changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) in 2016? Once in effect, the rule was predicted to extend overtime protections to 4.2 million workers who were not previously eligible under federal law. Plenty of workers were excited about the changes, while many companies were a little concerned. And one sector that […]
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Between the country’s economic growth and the record low unemployment rate of 4.1%, times are looking good for many companies and workers. Now wages are starting to nudge upwards too. According to recent Bureau of Labor Statistics data, average hourly earnings moved up nearly 3% from a year ago. This means that more money is […]
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stratustime tracks employee hours through PCs, mobile devices, and POS systems, then automatically transmits time and attendance data to your payroll service. Advanced features like scheduling, PTO accrual, and labor forecasting give HR managers and payroll specialists more time to focus on people instead of data entry.