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How to set up a payroll process: 10 steps

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Understanding the difference means knowing how to report income, withhold and pay taxes, and handle overtime for each group. If you’re unsure about the designation of any employee , seek the advice of a trusted HR professional. Executive, administrative and professional exemption. Non-exempt.

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Overworked employees: 6 warning signs to watch for

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You’ll also want to collect some more information about the employee’s workload or consider hiring a professional employer organization, or PEO , to dig deeper into your organization’s processes for managing workflow. Provide lunch or snacks to employees who work overtime. What’s the employee’s job description?

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Business owner beware: FLSA compliance and personal liability

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In reality, employment practices liability insurance (EPLI), which may protect a business against claims made by employees in some areas, may not cover wage and hour issues. The FLSA sets basic standards for minimum wage and overtime pay. Employees working in an executive, administrative, or professional capacity may be exempt.

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A Guide to Payroll Management: Ensuring Smooth Financial Operations

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This involves maintaining detailed records of each employee’s working hours, overtime, leave, and any other relevant information. It begins with the collection of relevant employee data, including hours worked, overtime, and any additional earnings or deductions. The payroll process involves several key steps.

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Exempt vs. non-exempt: The ultimate guide to white collar workers

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In a nutshell, the most significant difference between non-exempt workers and their peers who qualify for a white collar exemption is overtime pay and timekeeping requirements. Non-exempt employees are entitled to overtime pay, and their employers are required to track and pay all overtime hours as regulated under federal or state law.

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How to increase employee engagement from the top down

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Support their staff: If their team must work overtime, so will they, and they’ll bring in lunch or dinner for the team – whatever it takes to help make the experience better. Consider the HR outsourcing services offered by a professional employer organization (PEO).

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What is a PEO?

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The good news: There’s help out there – it’s called a professional employer organization (PEO). These organizations can work with your company to provide comprehensive and affordable payroll, benefits and human resource services through a business-to-business relationship called “co-employment.