by Roger A. Smith,
CPP & Payroll Consultant
Top 10 Reasons to Join the APA
This month we’ll have our 19th Annual Michigan Statewide Conference for Payroll Professionals presented by the Detroit and West Michigan Chapters of the American Payroll Association (APA). We are really excited about this year’s conference, and think we have the best line-up of speakers and presentations ever. It will also be a fabulous networking activity, a chance to meet and learn from a number of payroll vendors, and, of course, a time to have some fun. [more]
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October 2008 WorkForce Chronicle
Welcome to the Workforce Chronicle. In this issue of the Workforce Chronicle, the Payroll Prof shares the top ten reasons to join the APA, and learn how telecommuting is becoming more popular in our eco-friendly environment. Due to popular demand, our Learning Series webinar is, “Employee Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Rights: 2008 Update/Navigating the Maze and New Regulations.” View the webinar during the month of October for a chance to win a copy of Aspen Publisher’s Family and Medical Leave Guide.
Congratulations to Jean Blair from Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company for winning Aspen Publisher’s Employer’s Guide to Disaster Readiness and Recovery for viewing the September webinar, “Business Continuity: Are You Prepared?”
Featured Article
FMLA and Technology
This year the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) celebrates 15 years since its inception in 1993. FMLA was a groundbreaking law that allowed millions of working Americans to take critical time off when necessary without jeopardizing their jobs.
FMLA has evolved over the years with new regulations and compliance requirements for both employees and employers, and it will continue to change. This requires employers to make sure they understand and enforce the regulations to avoid liability. The burden of proof, or documentation, is in the hands of the employer.
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Articles & Insights
2008 Election Issues Affecting Human Resources:
Obama vs. McCain
The election and Social Security
There’s plenty of disagreement among the 2008 candidates on how to reform the Social Security system -- or even if the system needs fixing in the first place. How do the candidates differ on the issue of Social Security? [more]
WorkForce Software in the News
Case Study
Orange County Sanitation District
Customer Since: March 2006
Industry: Public Sector
Employees: 650
The Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD), in California, operates the third largest wastewater agency west of the Mississippi River. For over 50 years, OCSD has safely collected, treated and disposed of and/or reclaimed the wastewater generated by 2.5 million people living and working in central and northwestern Orange County. A professional staff of 603 employees manage the day-to-day activities, including protecting the health and safety of their community.
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EmpCenter
EmpCenter Attendance Point Tracking & Alert Manager
It is increasingly important for employers to control attendance in the workplace. Unscheduled absenteeism is costly and directly affects your expenses and bottom line. EmpCenter Attendance Point Tracking & Alert Manager provides an accurate and effective means to monitor attendance events. Automated monitoring frees busy managers from messy manual tracking and aids HR and management in determining where, when, and how valuable productivity is lost.
Contact WorkForce Software for more information at info@workforcesoftware.com.
Webinars
Events
Stop by the WorkForce Software booth at the following 2008 Conferences to win a FREE Gas Card!
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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