5 Ways the Food and Beverage Industry Can Benefit with Payroll and HR Software

Running a restaurant or bar is time-consuming, demanding and stressful. What if I told you a payroll and HR software can simplify your everyday HR tasks? I am in the marketing department at Dominion Systems, a payroll and HR SaaS (Software as a Service) company, but I also have about 10 years of experience working in the food and beverage industry. I’ve worked at multiple restaurant locations and received multiple promotions enabling me to work in different departments ranging from front of house positions, to marketing manager, to floor manager, allowing me to see many aspects of what goes into running a restaurant. I wanted to put my experience from both industries together to bring you value, which is why I’m going to share how a payroll and HR software can be valuable to your company in the food and beverage industry.

3 Compliance Issues Every HR Professional Should Be Aware Of

Staying compliant is an important part of any business, no matter the size. Because your HR department deals with a variety of issues on a daily basis, staying compliant becomes a bigger responsibility for them in particular. Being aware of the most common compliance issues allows your HR department to prevent any problems if your company were to get audited. There are specific guidelines and regulations that your HR staff should follow in order to stay compliant such as the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Uniform Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, Federal Civil Rights, and so on.

Timesheet Rounding: Why You Shouldn't Round Employee Punches

Is your organization still rounding employee punches to the nearest 15-minute mark on timesheets? Do you allow employees to manually enter their time on a time card or spreadsheet, resulting in estimations and approximations? If you answered yes to either of these questions, you’re likely paying much more for employee wages, overtime, and lost productivity each and every pay period. With the technology and affordable tools available today, you will want to strongly consider using an automated online time and attendance platform that will conveniently track employee time to the exact minute (no more rounding), eliminating countless hours of overpaid minutes.

PayrollMarketing TeamJanuary 8, 2018time and attendance, Timekeeping, online timekeeping, rounding rules, ComplianceComment

The Importance of HR Compliance and the Steps to Take to Avoid Fines

The Human Resources department in an organization is one of the most important because of the many duties HR staff has. Not only do they have to look for the best talent, interview, hire, onboard, and so on, but most importantly, they are responsible for handling compliance. In other words, it is the HR department's responsibility to implement all legislative rules and regulations that govern the relationship between employers and employees. This means that they have to stay on top of all federal, state, provincial, and municipal laws to ensure that there are fairness and equality in the workplace. It is up to the HR staff to understand and be able to navigate all the laws to ensure their organization avoids any fines or penalties, and protects its reputation.

Human Resources, Business, ACAGuest UserDecember 27, 2017HR, Human Resources, Compliance, Tax Compliance, Payroll Compliance, fmlaComment

5 Easy Ways to Improve Workplace Safety

We can all agree that working in a safe environment is vital in order to get the job done. Workplace safety should not only be important to employees, but also to employers, as it is their responsibility to maintain a safe and healthy work environment. According to the Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA), about 4,600 workers were killed on the job in 2012, and many other injuries occur each year, many of which could be prevented. There are many laws that protect employees when they get injured on the job, and it is the employer’s job to report all workplace injuries to the Occupational Safety Health Administration. I want to share some tips with you that can help encourage safety in the workplace and also prevent any injuries.

Human ResourcesGuest UserSeptember 19, 2017OSHA, Compliance, Workplace Safety, TrainingComment