Ask An Expert: Human Resources
| Q: | How can I get around paying overtime? |
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You can’t. Overtime (OT) pay is a requirement for employees who are paid on an hourly basis, termed non-exempt employees. The law requires that any employee who works more than 40 hours per week is paid time and one-half for … Read Full Post |
| Q: | I have heard that I can save on payroll taxes by converting my employees to independent contractors (I/C). Is this true? |
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Not exactly. The IRS has very specific and strict criteria for the classification of an I/C; in a nutshell, “The more control a company exercises over how, when, where, and by whom work is performed, the more likely the workers … Read Full Post |
| Q: | How accurate do my employees’ time sheets need to be? |
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Very accurate. Recordkeeping can be a hot issue for small employers who are notorious for operating rather informally and resisting the use of time cards or time sheets. It would be difficult for an employer to defend against an accusation … Read Full Post |