The main difference between a bookkeeping service and an accountant lies in the scope of work and responsibilities they handle for your business. Bookkeeping Service (Focus on Recording & Organization) A bookkeeper manages the day-to-day financial transactions of your business, ensuring that records are accurate and up to date. Key Responsibilities: Recording...
Source: ADP Weekly Newsletter Poor time management skills can result in missed deadlines, dissatisfied clients and increased overtime costs. To help avoid these types of situations, here are some time management techniques to share with your employees. Plan and set goals. Supervisors should work with their employees to set daily, weekly and monthly...
Bookkeeping services involve recording, organizing, and managing a business’s financial transactions. These services ensure accurate financial records, which help businesses track income, expenses, and overall financial health. Common Bookkeeping Services: Recording Transactions – Logging all financial activities, including sales, purchases, receipts, and payments. Bank Reconciliation – Matching business records with bank statements to ensure...
By Rosemarie Lally, J.D./SHRM Takeaway: Employers should not rely on conclusory language in contracts regarding employees’ status as salaried professionals. A federal appeals court found that material factual questions remained in dispute regarding whether a public employer proved that its staff nurses were paid on a salary basis and that employees working in...
Reasonable suspicion for conducting a drug test refers to specific, objective, and documented observations of an employee’s behavior, appearance, or performance that indicate possible substance use or impairment. It requires more than a hunch or rumor and must be based on facts that can be articulated clearly. Here are the key elements of reasonable suspicion:...
By Annabel Pollioni/SHRM Takeaway: This case shows that an employer can avoid liability on a failure-to-accommodate cause of action if the employee making the request is seeking a second chance to prove they can perform the essential functions of a position instead of an actual accommodation. The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals...
Conducting random background checks requires careful consideration of legal and ethical guidelines to avoid violating employee rights and exposing your business to legal risks. Here’s what you need to know: Legal and Ethical Considerations Employee Consent: In most jurisdictions, you must have the employee’s consent to conduct a background check, even for random...
By ADP® HR Tip of the Week Many new and/or expanded employment laws and regulations have been adopted over the last year, affecting the way employers hire, pay, treat and provide benefits to their employees. One of the trends among these changes is states and local jurisdictions requiring greater pay transparency. Here is a...
Conducting random background checks requires careful consideration of legal and ethical guidelines to avoid violating employee rights and exposing your business to legal risks. Here’s what you need to know: Legal and Ethical Considerations Employee Consent: In most jurisdictions, you must have the employee’s consent to conduct a background check, even for random...
By Allen Smith, J.D. Despite the spread of remote work, clear inclement weather policies can reduce workflow disruption and ensure wage and hour compliance for many businesses. “All employers with brick-and-mortar facilities should consider establishing inclement weather policies, especially if there is any requirement to work in the office,” said Joe Mulherin, an...
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