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Finally, a Solution for Required Rest and Meal Breaks

Finally, a Solution for Required Rest and Meal Breaks by: HR GuyPublished on: 09/08/2026

20 states require employers to give rest and/or meal breaks, and some of them impose huge penalties if your employees don't take them. My HR Guy has a solution so you won't get into financial trouble when your contractors decide to skip breaks.

Finally, a Solution for Required Rest and Meal Breaks

Think You Don't Need to Track Hours and Pay Overtime? Here's Why You're Wrong

Think You Don't Need to Track Hours and Pay Overtime? Here's Why You're Wrongby: HR GuyPublished on: 03/16/2026

You 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.

Think You Don't Need to Track Hours and Pay Overtime? Here's Why You're Wrong

Employees Won’t Clock In? Your Brand Pays the Price

Employees Won’t Clock In? Your Brand Pays the Priceby: HR GuyPublished on: 10/29/2025

To be blunt: your technicians NEED to appropriately track their hours, no matter what type of compensation plan they're on. And your brand (and possibly your bottom line!) is at risk if they don't. This is one rule you need to strictly enforce...

Employees Won’t Clock In? Your Brand Pays the Price

How to Create an Attendance Point System (Part 2)

How to Create an Attendance Point System (Part 2)by: The HR TeamPublished on: 02/06/2025

If your business struggles with employee tardies and unexplained absences, an information Attendance Point System might be a good solution. Use these tips to create a system that's consistent and effective.

How to Create an Attendance Point System (Part 2)

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