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Time tracking & payroll explained simply

Honest, in-depth guides written for workers, freelancers, and small-business owners who need to get the math right. No jargon, no fluff.

How to calculate work hours

Convert clock time to decimal hours, handle breaks, overnight shifts, and the FLSA 7-minute rounding rule.

Overtime rules explained

Federal FLSA, California daily overtime, and other state rules — plus exempt vs non-exempt basics.

Timesheet best practices

Workflows for accurate punches, fraud prevention, weekly review, and CSV export for payroll providers.

Payroll glossary

Quick definitions for gross pay, FLSA, FICA, OT premium, shift differential, W-2 vs 1099, and more.

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