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 […]
Spread throughout our Facebook page, Twitter feed and blog posts are some useful, yet troubling, time and attendance facts from various studies. We thought it would be a good idea to pull them together in one place for quick and easy reading. Here they are: The American Payroll Association estimates fraudulent time clock usage annually costs […]
You’re walking down the road to a more engaged workforce. Now make employee-identified problems a tool for fostering that culture. In July’s blog post on employee engagement, we looked through rose-colored lenses at the composition of an engaged workforce. For those who dared to tackle the challenge and put efforts behind engaging employees, nettime solutions […]
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 […]
We hear a lot about the benefits of employee engagement and the costs of an unengaged workforce. But what does employee engagement really look like? Let’s begin by walking the halls of a company where employee engagement comes naturally. Some of the things you commonly see are informational meetings with employees to keep them updated […]
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 […]
Read More >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.
Whether you’re a small business transitioning from a paper system, or a large corporation seeking an online solution to track multiple locations, our team is here to help you choose time and attendance features that are right for you. Our pricing scales with size, and is appropriate for any size business. Call us today to find out more, see a demo, or get a quote.
