HR Insights
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.
Oregon Employers, it's True - You Must Fire Employees who Skip Lunch
by: HR GuyPublished on: 05/25/2023An exchange with the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries exampled that if your employees don't clock out for lunch, you need to write them up for breaking the law. Here are the details of what this means to your business.
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