Employers: Make Sure You Define 12-Month FMLA Leave Policy

Employers: Make Sure You Define 12-Month FMLA Leave Policy

Staff members can use up to 12 weeks of FMLA leave in a 12-month period. However, you can measure the leave in several different ways. FMLA allows the business owner to use any of the following processes to calculate the 12-month period: Calendar year: 12-month period that runs from January 1 through December 31 Fixed [...]
Employers: Make Sure You Define 12-Month FMLA Leave Policy

Why Does Human Resources Exist?

Hello HR professionals! Do you ever have to contend with HR naysayers? These with a bad attitude toward your department? Today's article is a tribute to Human Resources. The next time you are challenged, you will be better able to explain why HR is the most important business function. HR Sets The Stage For Success [...]
Employers: Make Sure You Define 12-Month FMLA Leave Policy

Excel For HR Functions vs. Absolute Payroll Inc Software

Most organizations use Excel for HR functions. And some use Excel for ALL HR functions. Excel is powerful, no doubt about it. Twenty-five years ago it was the only game in town. But there are better options today. Absolute Payroll Inc has solutions for all of your HR functions. TimeWorksPlus—employee time and attendance software TimeWorks Mobile—companion [...]
Employers: Make Sure You Define 12-Month FMLA Leave Policy

Don’t Fall Victim to Payroll Phishing Scams

Email scammers are defrauding organizations by targeting unsuspecting Human Resources professionals.  The FBI categorizes this type of fraud as business email compromise (BEC) or business email spoofing (BES). Last year, businesses lost $12.5 billion to fraud. The FBI says payroll email phishing is increasing. How Do These Scams Work? These schemes are easy to carry [...]