Over the course of the last few weeks, we’ve spent some time highlighting the most salient aspects of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) as they relate to business. Whether your business is in manufacturing or hospitality, healthcare or business services, if your company has at least 50 full-time equivalent employees, then you need to be prepared to […]
If your US-based company has more than 50 full time employees, then you know you’ll be providing healthcare coverage to all employees who work 30 or more hours each week. It sounds easy enough, but for workforces that fluctuate (whether it’s seasonally or by some other demand), how can you quickly and accurately determine which […]
As discussed in the Affordable Care Act: Basics for Business infographic, all businesses that employ 50+ employees must offer affordable health insurance options to their full-time employees or face a monthly “Employer Shared Responsibility Payment” on their federal tax return. So, how do you know if your ongoing variable hour employees are considered a full-time […]
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 […]
Most managers find it challenging, and sometimes unnecessary, to be constantly aware of their employees, checking to see if they are on task every minute of their workday. A combination of trust, project management, and regular check-ins allows managers to focus on their work while their employees do the same. But what about when the […]
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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 […]
Read More >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 […]
Read More >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 >How stratustime Works
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.