Recent Updates

Many employees are working remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic and government orders restricting travel and normal workplace operations. Because remote employees aren't clocking in and out at the employer's physical premises, it's increasingly important for employers to ensure that their timekeeping and pay practices comply with federal, state, and local requirements.

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has recently published guidance (Field Assistance Bulletin 2020-5) that addresses federal rules for paying remote workers. While the guidance doesn't carry the same weight as a regulation or law, it demonstrates how the DOL intends to enforce federal wage and hour requirements. Below are four key takeaways from the guidance.

Unsure about the process of bringing your employees back into the office? Anxious about how to do so as safely as possible?

If you haven’t heard, we’re pleased to introduce the new Return to Workplace feature, which will be available at no cost via the ADP® Mobile App or ADP TotalSource® on Oct. 10!

Furloughs can be an effective way to cut costs during times of decreased business activity. However, employers should think through the decision carefully with special attention paid to pay, benefits, and other issues. Here are answers to frequently asked questions related to furloughs.

As we experience the season for hurricanes and wildfires, concerns about losing power and the impact it‘ll have on your business are to be expected, especially if a large portion of your employees are working from home. Depending on the industry you’re in, losing power can impact your bottom line and the community you serve. For a list of things to consider before, during and after an outage. Be sure to pass these along to your employees, especially those working at home. 

ADP TotalSource® would like to remind you that most banks will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2020, in observance of Columbus Day.

In an effort to prevent a delay in the posting of the direct deposit transactions to your employee’s accounts, we ask that you take a moment to review your payroll processing schedule. Pay close attention to your current processing and pay dates to determine if a change is necessary to account for the bank holiday. If your schedule requires modifications, please contact your Payroll Advisor to make changes as soon as possible.

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! Explore this article to learn more about the terms of the EPLI policy renewal and coverage summary, and for read FAQs about the LDB.