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by Roger A. Smith,
CPP & Payroll Consultant
Accurate Time Records
“Employees Can Sue for Unpaid Overtime without Identifying Hours Worked”
If you don’t think accurate time records are important, how does that headline grab you? In this case (Vivian Brown v. Family Dollar Stores of Indiana, L.P.) the employee didn’t have accurate records of overtime she should have been paid, but provided evidence of a pattern of underpayments and inaccurate timekeeping records.
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September 2008 Workforce Chronicle
Welcome to the Workforce Chronicle. First, we want to say, “Thank You” to all of the wonderful Payroll Professionals during this important National Payroll Week! We appreciate all you do for working America, and WorkForce Software is proud to be a sponsor of NPW this year.
In this issue of the Workforce Chronicle, the Payroll Prof shares the importance of keeping accurate time and wage records to avoid costly lawsuits. Don’t miss this month’s Learning Series webinar, “Business Continuity in Payroll: Are You Prepared?” View the webinar during the month of September for a chance to win a copy of Aspen Publisher’s Employer's Guide to Disaster Readiness and Recovery.
Congratulations to Karen Horton from BMW Manufacturing for winning Aspen Publisher’s APA Basic Guide to Payroll for viewing the August webinar, “Preparing for the CPP Exam.”
Featured Article
Business Continuity in Workforce Management
There are several unexpected business interruptions that can occur, so how do you prepare for the unknown? Business Continuity Planning. Every organization needs to have a proven business continuity plan in place, to ensure your organization continues to operate. Because business continuity planning affects all business functions, it is a huge undertaking.
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Articles & Insights
Paycheck Fairness Act Takes Center Stage
Tuesday, August 26th, 2008 at 9:32 am
Can anyone have seriously imagined that a retired worker from Goodyear would rise to national prominence over a case she lost at the U.S. Supreme Court regarding statute of limitations? And yet, at tonight’s Democratic National Convention, Lilly Ledbetter will take center stage for a few minutes. [more]
Employee or Contractor?
September, 2008
Because of a safe harbor provision in the tax code, the IRS forgives many employers that label their employees incorrectly. But when workers sue over labor issues -- discrimination, for example, or wrongful termination -- companies sometimes find that the contractor designation, which they thought would protect them from liability, doesn't hold up in court. And several government agencies besides the IRS, including state tax departments and even state insurance commissions, can dock employers for getting a worker's classification wrong. [more]
Legislative trends discussed at NACTP meeting
Tuesday, August 26th, 2008
The APA is in favor of HR 3359, the Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Fairness and Simplification Act. Currently, most states with an income tax impose some tax on wages earned within their borders by residents of other states. Some have varying de minimis amounts, or thresholds, that need to be exceeded before withholding is required. The thresholds differ widely, including various numbers of days worked within the state and various wage amounts earned. [more]
WorkForce Software in the News
Case Study
Grain Systems, Inc.
Customer Since: October 2002
Industry: Manufacturing
Employees: 2,000
GSI is a world-class manufacturer of agricultural services and products around the globe, including steel farm and commercial storage bins/silos. GSI also offers technologically advanced grain dryers and a full line of material handling systems such as portable augers, sweeps, scalpers, commercial bucket elevators and chain conveyors. Established in 1972 with only three employees, GSI grew from one of the smallest steel storage bin manufacturers to one of the largest in the world by 1988—serving over 70 countries worldwide.
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EmpCenter
EmpCenter for Public Sector
Public Sector organizations face many challenges that must be accomplished with fewer resources and smaller budgets; constituents today keep a close eye on tax dollars and budgets while at the same time they demand increased community services. EmpCenter for Public Sector is a comprehensive and proven software solution that helps local, state, and federal government better manage and lower employee costs. EmpCenter for Public Sector automates the complex time and labor policies in government, including accrual plans, compensatory time, labor allocation, overtime, and premium pay. It is designed to meet the unique needs of each department, including police, fire, public works, transportation, parks and recreation, and finance, while helping your payroll and HR departments to efficiently manage costs.
Contact WorkForce Software for more information at info@workforcesoftware.com.
Webinars
Events
Stop by to see WorkForce Software at the following 2008 Conferences to win a FREE Gas Card!
- Midwest Regional Payroll Conference
Chateau on the Lake
Branson, MO
September 10-12, 2008
- 20th Annual Northwest Regional Payroll Conference
Lynnwood Convention Center
Lynnwood, Washington
September 18, 2008
- CUPA-HR National Conference & Expo 2008
Adam's Mark Hotel
St. Louis, Missouri
October 12 – 15, 2008
Booth #303
- HR Technology 2008 Conference
McCormick Place
Chicago
October 15 – 16, 2008
Booth #843
- Michigan APA Statewide Payroll Conference
Marriott Centerpoint
Pontiac, Michigan
October 16-17, 2008
- Education Institutions Payroll Conference
Francis Marion Hotel
Charleston, SC
October 17, 2008
- ASBO International
Denver Convention Center
November 7 – 10, 2008
Booth #720
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