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It happens - a typographical error, a misplaced decimal, or the wrong pay code gets entered. Payroll is processed and then mistakes are discovered. Frustrating and distracting due to the time it takes to make the correction. Reduce the number of steps it takes to correct a payroll mistake with some great add-on solutions for [...]
The answer to that loaded question is payroll is rarely just payroll. Most businesses offer employees various benefits on top of payroll that could include retirement plans, paid time off (PTO), and life insurance in addition to health insurance. Each of these benefits create new challenges that require the close attention of human resources and [...]
The end-of-year is often busy for companies that use a calendar year instead of a fiscal year for accounting purposes. In addition to the quarter-end, accounting departments will also be busy gathering data for year-end reporting, which is an essential part of the budgeting process for the next calendar year. Overtime may not be out [...]
The Department of Labor announced a proposed rule that would extend overtime protection to nearly 5 million white collar workers within the first year of its implementation. Exception to overtime eligibility was meant to be restricted to highly-compensated executives and professionals, but has been applied to others who ought to be compensated for their increased [...]
Companies often offer paid sick leave as part of their full time employee benefits packages. Part time workers, who are often employed in businesses with high turnover rates, are typically not offered such paid sick leave or some of the other full time benefits. That may be changing. There is talk of broadening the requirement [...]
The Integrity Data sales team met up with Microsoft Dynamics Partners and ISVs in Fargo September 21-23. We had a great time reconnecting with friends, making new ones, presenting sessions, and hosting a party at The Boiler Room. Take a look at the pictures from our trip. [...]
Perhaps you have dealt with particular payroll situations that require negative deductions or negative transactions. Maybe leave and health insurance premiums need to be reversed, or a previous deduction needs to be corrected. Payroll is a busy day and the last thing you need is to have these corrections sidetrack you from the task at [...]
Labor costs can negatively impact profit margins, which is why many businesses keep an eye on full-time-equivalent (FTE) data. Gain control over current and projected needs and use this information to create a budget for FTE that will achieve strategic financial goals. Employees are a valuable part of your successful organization. You rely on certain [...]
The proposed overtime rule is a work in progress; however, it can have sweeping ramifications for businesses of all types and sizes. To truly understand how the overtime rule can impact labor costs, businesses can conduct an audit of exempt and nonexempt positions and determine how to handle the employees that are below the proposed [...]