Workforce Magazine

3 weeks ago | workforce.com | Jana Dee Reserva

Paid sick leave in Missouri will take effect on May 1, 2025. However, some groups and state lawmakers are currently opposing it. Under the law, employees can accrue an hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked. More than a compliance plan, employers need an all-in-one system that adapts as the law evolves. Paid sick leave in Missouri is set to take effect on May 1, 2025.

1 month ago | workforce.com | Andie Burjek

Employee scheduling is more than just filling shifts. It’s about balancing profitability with employee experience.  Labor laws govern schedules in some cities and states, which can pose compliance issues for large hourly teams. Employee scheduling software can streamline shift assignments, but truly efficient systems can also factor in demand and compliance when managers fill shifts. Creating and managing an employee schedule is a complex process that can take up hours out of a manager’s week.

Jul 12, 2024 | workforce.com | Gustav Anderson

WOTC is a federal tax credit available to organizations that hire marginalized job seekers, like disabled veterans or ex-felons, who traditionally have a difficult time finding employment. Employers typically receive a maximum tax credit equal to 40% of up to $6,000 of wages paid to a qualified WOTC employee in their first year of employment. WOTC cannot be claimed beyond that first year.

Nov 2, 2023 | workforce.com | Gustav Anderson

SummaryRequest and record shift swaps with a printable, free templateMake your shift swapping process more efficient and compliant by considering labor costs, schedule validations, and a bidding processManage employee shift swaps more efficiently with shift swapping softwareWithout the right documentation and protocol, letting your staff swap shifts can get a little messy. That’s probably why you are here, right?

Oct 4, 2023 | workforce.com | Gustav Anderson

SummaryAttendance write-ups are written warnings issued to employees to address time and attendance policy infractions. They should include information about the employee and their role, outline their infractions and any previous disciplinary measures taken, and explain how the employee must adjust their actions going forward.  Copy, edit, and use our sample attendance write-up for free.