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Managing Certified Payroll Effectively

Posted by Leslie Ruhland on Sep 9, 2019 12:13:00 PM

Contractors working with federal contracts and federally-assisted projects are required to have a certified payroll. And this can mean needing a certified payroll specialist. 

 

A government construction project has several requirements such as building materials acquisition, compliance with building codes and regulations, and meeting a series of deadlines. And, in addition to vendors and suppliers being paid, so do workers. And this is where things can get complicated with a federally funded project. 

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Topics: time and attendance, Certified payroll, Certified Payroll Software, reporting time pay, contractors

Be Clear On Time and Attendance

Posted by Leslie Ruhland on Jul 9, 2019 5:44:00 PM

One of the primary functions of workforce management is to accurately track time and attendance. And it is also one of the most labor-intensive aspects for many organizations.

 

Accurate tracking is critical, however, as labor is also the single largest expense category for most businesses. While the relative cost can vary drastically depending on the business model, salaries or labor typically accounts for about 30 to 50 percent of the total cost of most business operations.

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Topics: time and attendance, employee time clocks, Time Clock Software, reporting time pay, Certified Payroll Services

California Court Expands Scope Of Reporting Time Pay

Posted by Leslie Ruhland on Feb 21, 2019 9:42:05 AM

Until recently, California employers provided "reporting time" pay when workers report to work but are not put to work or work less than half of their usual schedule. No longer.

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Topics: payroll management, time and attendance, payroll process, employee lawsuits, reporting time pay

3 Reasons Time And Attendance Matters

Posted by Leslie Ruhland on Jul 3, 2018 3:54:54 AM

Businesses exist to provide a product or service to their customers. And most businesses rely on employees to produce, manage, and deliver it. Which means that time and attendance is critical to an organization's functionality.

In addition, labor is also the single largest expense category for most small businesses. While it can vary drastically depending on the type of business, labor typically accounts for about 30 to 50 percent of the total cost of operations. Consequently, maintaining effective control of your payroll costs is a significant determining factor for a company's success.

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Topics: time and attendance, employee time clocks, overtime pay, reporting time pay, workforce management

California Labor Law Change Alters Overtime Pay Rule

Posted by Leslie Ruhland on Mar 13, 2018 3:18:34 PM

Calculating overtime pay for employees can be somewhat complicated, especially in California. Now the state Supreme Court has issued a ruling that muddies the waters further with bonuses factored in.

 

(image courtesy Ken Lund/flickr) 
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Topics: california labor law, overtime pay, employee lawsuits, reporting time pay, bonuses

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