HR Insights
Here's Why Employers Choose to Run Non-Compliant Payroll
by: HR GuyPublished on: 05/18/2026You may not realize your payroll's non-compliant... or you may be doing it on purpose. Here's why.
Think You Don't Need to Track Hours and Pay Overtime? Here's Why You're Wrong
by: HR GuyPublished on: 03/16/2026You may have TONS of excuses why you don't need to pay your techs/installers OT. We've heard it all... but you still do need to pay it. This post outlines how and why to start tracking hours and paying OT correctly if your payroll isn't compliant.
Avoid Legal Traps with Payroll Deductions
by: The HR TeamPublished on: 01/07/2025Deducting money from employee paychecks is a given (taxes, anyone?). But there are legal nuances, especially when it comes to loan repayments and final paycheck deductions. Here are a few tips to keep you out of trouble.
Demystifying Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Employee Classification for the Trades
by: The HR TeamPublished on: 07/31/2024Exempt vs. non-exempt status in the Trades can be tricky, and lead to big fees if you get it wrong. Here's how you know whether you need to pay an employee for overtime or not.
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