Share This: Many employers offer meals and rest breaks for their staff working over a certain number of hours. But what does the federal and state laws say about meals and break times? What is the Federal Law Regarding Meals and Rest Breaks? According to the Department of Labor (DOL), federal[…]
Share This: Knowing what employee records to keep can be confusing. There are federal, state, and local requirements. If your business is a government contractor, you may have additional employee records you have to keep. How Long Do Employers Keep Employee Records? After termination, the length of time employee records[…]
Share This: What is employee onboarding? It is the process of integrating a new employee into your company. Every small and large business should develop a thorough onboarding system. Employee onboarding is an essential part of your hiring process. Knowing your cost per hire helps you to understand why turnover[…]
Share This: Using a mobile time tracking app for your small business can save you time and money. Also, it will help you manage your time and your labor for your construction crew. It is important to have the right tools when you own a construction business. This includes software or online[…]
Share This: What is a Rotating Shift Schedule? A rotating shift schedule is when scheduled shifts change over time like weekly or monthly. Shifts are usually 8 hours or 12 hours. Many times, a company may do this because they need workers to be available 24 hours a day. This[…]
Share This: Starting your own small business can be exciting to think about when you are ready to take your career to the next level. Many people have the entrepreneurial spirit and are ready to launch their own small business. The more information you have about starting your business, the[…]
Share This: For many people, the new year is a time of setting resolutions, making changes, and determining new goals. For a business, these same principles apply. Each year, your company should take time to set goals to increase profitability, make changes to underperforming objectives, apply ethical and legal standards,[…]
Share This:Many people dream of starting their own business and now can do so on a low budget. Businesses with low upfront costs are easy to pursue, particularly if you have the skills to do so. Richard Branson said, “Entrepreneurship is about turning what excites you in life into capital so that[…]
Share This: During the holiday season, many small businesses often ask about what type of marketing strategies are best? How can your small business increase your sales during the holidays? 1. Increase Your Online Presence During the holidays, it is often a great time to make your online store look[…]
Share This: Managing your employee’s time is critical to prevent off the clock work. For employees who are exempt from overtime, working off the clock is not an issue. For those that are non-exempt, it is illegal. What Are Some Examples of Working Off the Clock? There are a variety of issues[…]