How to Reduce Absenteeism in the Workplace by Implementing a Point System

It is a known fact that absenteeism has a big effect on your bottom line, so controlling it has become a priority for employers. There are many reasons why employees may be absent from work or even late; sickness, death in the family, accident, jury duty, etc. No matter what the reason is, it should be communicated to management with enough time to allow them to find a replacement or prepare for the days the employee will miss accordingly. To control this, some companies opt for points & incidents. Having an advanced point system will allow you to address attendance issues, reward and/or deduct points, and enforce your company policies. If you already use a cloud-based Time & Attendance software, then your points should automatically flow into your system. The following are some ways that points & incidents can help you reduce absenteeism in the workplace.

What You Need to Know About Overtime Exemption Rules

Next month is the month many employers are, and have been, dreading for quite some time now. On December 1, 2016, the overtime exemption rules will be updated to reflect a hefty pay increase for those workers who are exempt. Not sure what qualifies as an exempt employee? According to the American Payroll Association, an exempt employee is one who does not need to be paid the minimum wage or overtime pay; with this, the employer does not need to record details involving their work (such as hours worked).

Human Resources, Payroll, BusinessMarketing TeamNovember 4, 2016FLSA, Overtime Changes, DOL Overtime Exemptions, Labor LawsComment