employee lateness policy

How to Craft a Fair and Effective Employee Lateness Policy

Did you know that around 30% of employees show up late to work at least once a month? That may seem like relatively little, but managers know it can add up over time. With hundreds of employees, that can result in thousands of dollars in lost productivity. The question then becomes how to improve the employee lateness policy. It's not as simple as creating a draconian rule that makes employees resent you. But give the policy no teeth, and employees may abuse...

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breaktime hours

What Employers Should Know About Breaktime Hours, Legally

Break the silence! The average worker works 7.8 hours a day in the workplace. Some people work 10 hours or more every day, going long stretches of time without taking breaks. If you want a healthy and happy workforce, you need to provide breaktime hours. However, you can't just give any hours you want. You must follow a number of rules and regulations and find policies that work best for your business needs. How do federal and state laws affect rest breaks? How many industries...

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