Author: Robert Hernandez

From the HR Support Center: Does an Employee Working Over 40 Hours at Two Locations Need To Be Paid Overtime?

We have an hourly employee who will be working at two different locations and under two titles, 25 hours at one location and 25 hours at the other. Will he need to be paid overtime? Yes. Titles, job duties, and locations are irrelevant—focus only on the...

30 July, 2018

A Biometric Time Clock Will Save You Money

Many employers think biometric time clocks cost too much for the average small/medium size business. Actually, this misconception is far more expensive. It prevents employers from getting one. It is the lack of a biometric time clock that increases the cost of doing business. Why? Any...

27 July, 2018

Advanced HR 2.0 – Approving a Direct Deposit Request

Existing Advanced HR 2.0 clients, please follow the steps outlined below in order to approve an employee direct deposit request in Advanced HR 2.0: Base Admin and Base Manager roles can approve or reject an employee's direct deposit request. Follow the steps below: The user receives an email notification...

26 July, 2018

Form I-9 Audits Up Dramatically Since October

From October 1, 2017 through May 4, 2018, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted 2,282 Form I-9 audits, up from 1,360 audits from October 1, 2016-September 30, 2017. Given this dramatic increase, employers should take a moment to ensure that their Form I-9 compliance practices...

25 July, 2018

When is Meeting Time After Normal Work Hours Payable?

Occasionally we have evening employee meetings after normal work hours. We include a nice meal and a cocktail, which makes it a pleasant evening. These meetings give us the opportunity to discuss a variety of topics we never seem to find time for during the...

24 July, 2018

From the HR Support Center: Can We Terminate an Employee Who Doesn’t Fit With Our Culture?

We want to terminate an employee who doesn’t fit with our culture. Can we do this? Do you foresee any issues? First things first, check your policies and any correspondence (like an offer letter) that have been given to the employee to ensure that you have...

20 July, 2018

5 Easy Ways to Improve Payroll Automation

Did you know that 67% of the annual revenue of the U.S. Treasury comes in through the federal payroll withholding system? That’s approximately $2.2 trillion of payroll withholding that payroll professionals are responsible for accurately calculating, collecting, reporting and depositing. Here are several not-so-fun payroll statistics...

18 July, 2018

Your Payroll and Employment Questions, Answered

Payroll is one of the most complex administrative tasks employers face. And because of the tremendous importance of payroll to American households and the economy, there are many rules surrounding it. Here are answers to some payroll and employment questions you may have: Q. Is an...

12 July, 2018

How-To: Employee Steps to Request Time Off

Time off Request Employee Steps From the ESS Portal, click on “Request Time Off,” and follow the steps on the page to submit a time off request. Click on the “Instructions” arrow (>) for a general overview of the “Time off Request” process. Click on the...

05 July, 2018

From the HR Support Center: Can We Monitor Employee Email?

The short answer is yes, you can monitor employee email. As a general rule, employees should not have an expectation of privacy when using company computers or email accounts. That said, the law is not perfectly cut and dry, so you should have both a...

19 June, 2018