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The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires employers to pay non-exempt employees 1.5 times their "regular rate of pay" for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek (some states require overtime pay in additional circumstances and at different rates). Miscalculating overtime can result in back pay due, fines, and other sanctions. Here are six mistakes to avoid when calculating overtime.

Replacing an employee can be especially costly and time consuming in today’s labor market and may even have an impact on how you run your business. For instance, some restaurants have reverted back to takeout-only because they’re unable to find enough staff to maintain full operations. Here are 10 ways to help you keep your talented employees:

In these uncertain times, you don’t know what you don’t know. That’s why ADP TotalSource® is here to help protect your organization’s financial interests through our Legal Defense Benefit (LDB), offered in conjunction with our Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) policy, which just completed its annual renewal.

As you know, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) offered forgivable, low-interest loans to small businesses facing uncertainty due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), to help businesses retain workers, maintain payroll and cover other existing overhead costs.

Applications for new PPP loans closed in May 2021. If you obtained a PPP loan, here are some helpful tips for applying for Loan Forgiveness. Please check with your finance/accounting group if you are unsure, as ADP® does not maintain records of clients receiving PPP loans.

We are contacting you because our records indicate that you have previously ordered printed Calendar Cards from ADP. As part of our on-going paperless efforts, Calendar Cards will no longer be available to order for delivery as of Aug. 20, 2021.

Increased unemployment benefits and pent-up consumer demand are fueling excess job openings making it especially difficult for employers to fill open roles. Employee referral programs can be one of many effective recruiting options in today's labor market. An employee referral program encourages employees to recommend qualified candidates by offering bonuses, rewards, and/or recognition to the employee if the candidate is hired. Here are some guidelines for developing and administering an employee referral program.

Many state and local minimum wage rates are scheduled to increase on July 1, 2021. Below is a summary of these changes and guidelines to help you comply with your minimum wage requirements.

Thanks to a variety of reasons, including the widely available vaccine supply and the ARPA, which has brought much-needed financial relief to everyone impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, America is recovering.

One important part of this stimulus bill is a 100% federal-financed COBRA insurance premium subsidy, positively impacting those who lost health coverage due to an involuntary termination of employment or a reduction in hours.

As more employers bring employees back to the workplace and navigate new CDC guidance on mask-wearing, they may have questions about whether they can ask about an employee or applicant's COVID-19 vaccination status. Here are answers to frequently asked questions about vaccination inquiries.