Issue 9, June 2007   SECTIONS Articles & Insights Case Study Upcoming Events NOTES FROM THE PAYROLL PROF by Roger A. Smith, CPP & Payroll Consultant APA’s 25th Annual Payroll Conference – Bigger and Better than Ever! The Payroll Prof was privileged to attend the American Payroll Association’s Silver Anniversary payroll “Congress” in May 2007. The conference exceeded all expectations and was bigger and better than ever. [more]   OTHER ISSUES June 2007 May 2007 April 2007 March 2007 February 2007 January 2007 November 2006 October 2006 September 2006 SUBSCRIBE   Welcome to The Workforce Chronicle! This month's issue of The Workforce Chronicle looks at the way technology is changing the payroll industry. We'll also learn how workforce management software helped to increase employee productivity at Vectren Corporation. Featured Article How Technology has Affected the Payroll Industry Technology has become indispensable in both life and business, and the evolution of the payroll industry is no exception. Payroll technology has come a long way in the past century – from virtual non-existence to the promise of many future possibilities. Before we know it, employees will work from home, using their brainwaves to indicate work start and end times, while capturing additional information required by their employer. It would be nice to simply think about your vacation request, and then know it’s done! How close do you think the workforce is to this capability? First, let us look at how far technology has come. Then, you decide. COMPLETE ARTICLE Articles & Insights Labor Department files suit against subcontractors on Portsmouth Hilton Garden Inn PORTSMOUTH — The U.S. Department of Labor has filed a lawsuit alleging subcontractors who worked on the Hilton Garden Inn project last year violated minimum wage and overtime laws. [more] Hotel ordered to pay OT The U.S. Department of Labor has ordered Saipan-based Ken Aqua Hotel and Resort to pay $53,566 in overtime back wages to 173 current and former employees. The company also must pay $9,515 in civil penalties for repeat overtime violations. [more] Interns can't sub for paid employees Across the country, as millions of high school and college students spend the summer working as interns at small businesses, company owners should be aware that treating these young people as unpaid workers could run them afoul of federal and state labor laws. [more]   WorkForce News WorkForce Software’s EmpCenter Exceeds Carhartt’s ROI Expectations - Carhartt Anticipates a 340-percent ROI within Three Years [more] WorkForce Software to Demonstrate its EmpCenter Software Solution at the American Payroll Association’s Annual Congress [more] WorkForce Software In The News   Case Study Vectren Corporation EmpCenter Improves Employee Productivity Customer Since: September 2001 No. of Employees: 2,000 Industry: Energy & Utility EmpCenter Solution: Time & Attendance Base, Activity Based Costing, Accruals & Absence Manager Platform: Windows Other ERP Solutions:Oracle HRMS & Project Accounting COMPLETE CASE STUDY   EmpCenter Accruals & Absence Manager Managing absences and accruals is critical to your bottom line. When absences are not accurately recorded or leave time is improperly accrued, your organization can accumulate major liabilities that may not reflect on the balance sheet. To maintain a productive workforce, you must be able to control the tracking of unexcused absences, tardiness, and other attendance disruptions. EmpCenter™ Accruals and Absence Manager is an important part of our comprehensive time and attendance solution. It offers accruals and leave capabilities for any type of time-off, such as vacation, sick, optional or floating holidays, paid time-off (PTO), and the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Contact WorkForce Software for more information at info@workforcesoftware.com.   On-Demand Webinars Payroll Technologies: Past, Present and Emerging Top 5 Essential Practices for Payroll Professionals Controlling Overtime Pay with Scheduling Automation Trends and Myths of Workforce Management The Fair Labor Standards Act - A Review   Events Stop by the WorkForce Booth to receive your free gift and register for our drawings! SHRM National Conference & Expo Las Vegas Convention Center June 24 – 27, 2007 Booth 2939 APA Leadership Forum Caesar’s Palace Las Vegas August 15 – 16, 2007 HR Technology Navy Pier, Chicago October 10 – 12, 2007 Booth 1112 CUPA-HR National Conference & Expo Baltimore Marriott Waterfront November 8 – 11, 2007 Booth 614     Sponsored by: