Sage HRMS

Sage Abra Suite: Coming to the Finish Line

Sage Abra Suite has had a long run, but the finish line is in sight. Abra Suite has reached end of life and will no longer be supported by Sage North America. A limited legislative update will be available in December, 2020. Access to the support center ends on December 28. Are you ready for your next step? If not, it’s time to make plans.

Countdown Update – How Many Workdays Until Sage Retires Abra Suite?

Time goes by quickly, and the countdown to Sage Abra Suite's retirement has begun. While December 28, 2020 sounds like the distant future, it will be here before you know it. And you don't have long to plan and move to a new system. Sage HRMS and its add-ons will provide plenty of new features, but to get there, you have to start now. Read for the Abra Suite retirement timeline, product links, and more.

Setting Up a Home Office That Works, Not Hurts

If you're working from home during the Covid-19 pandemic, chances are you didn't have a lot of time to prepare a home office or work space. Even without multiple monitors, a well-fitted office chair, or a place to call you own, it's possible to create a space that is both ergonomically sound as well as conducive to doing a good day's work. Read for suggestions and follow links for additional creative ways to make the most of these unexpected days at home.

22 Tips from Our Remote-Working Pros

While some employees have been full-time remote workers for years, others are new to the experience, moving their offices into their homes in response to Covid-19. There are many challenges when making the switch. The majority of our employees have been working from their homes for years. In this post they share some of the ways they have found to make that a successful experience for both them and for the company. Read to learn more and follow a link for current statistics on remote working in the U.S.

Words You Don’t Want to Say: “If Only We Had Known!”

HR has a lot of critical business issues to monitor, like recertification deadlines, upcoming reviews, excessive overtime, and benefit expiration. When these or other events slip by HR without appropriate action, the repercussions range from inconvenient to costly to non-compliant. Sage HRMS Alerts & Workflow automatically keeps track of this data and sends alerts to the right people at the right time. Read more about this "automatic assistant" that keeps your team informed and ready to address issues as they arise as well as additional functionalities.

New NLRB Final Rule Clarifies Joint-Employer Definition

On February 26, 2020, the National Labor Relations Board issued its final rule on determining joint-employer status under the National Labor Relations Act. The rule goes into effect on April 27, 2020. This rule provides definitions of terms that will help employers evaluate their status as joint employers. Read about the final rule and follow links to documents and additional information.

U.S. Department of Labor Final Rule: Joint Employer

On Jan. 12, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a Joint Employer Final Rule under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) that provides guidance for determining when individuals or entities are considered a "joint employer" and could incur liability in wage and hour claims filed under the FLSA. Read about it and follow links to the DOL documents and other information.