THE TIMESHEETS.COM JOURNAL

If you’ve spent the last year surviving on vending machine coffee and the fluorescent glow of office lights while your friends were out having “lives,” I have some news that might make those dark circles under your eyes slightly more patriotic. We need to talk about the One Big Beautiful Bill—and yes, that is its …

The OB3 qualified overtime deduction (sometimes called “no tax on overtime”) does not make overtime pay tax-free on your paycheck. Instead, it creates a new federal income tax deduction you can claim on your tax return for qualified overtime premium pay earned in tax years 2025–2028. Employers still withhold taxes as usual, and Social Security, …

The landscape of independent contractor and gig economy income reporting is once again shifting, creating an environment that demands renewed diligence from businesses and freelancers alike. While the recent legislative adjustments have brought relief by reinstating higher thresholds for some Form 1099-K filings—moving the bar back toward the $20,000 and 200-transaction mark for third-party settlement …

For the backbone of the American workforce—the hourly employee—compensation is a simple, critical equation: hours worked times pay rate, plus time-and-a-half for overtime. While the fundamentals of overtime laws in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) have long mandated time-and-a-half pay for all non-exempt workers after 40 hours in a workweek, 2026 is shaping up …

In the digital age, we’ve come to expect convenience and accuracy in every aspect of our work life. Yet, for countless businesses, the simple act of clocking in and out remains a source of inefficiency and potential financial loss. While mobile apps and desktop trackers have their place, for organizations with a centralized, on-site workforce, …

The US is renowned for its patchwork of state-specific regulations, and the idea of a universal federal paid time off (PTO) mandate has long been a subject of fervent debate. While the United States remains an outlier among developed nations in not guaranteeing paid leave at the federal level, the whispers of such a mandate …

For years, time tracking software has primarily been viewed as a tool for optimizing productivity, meticulously recording work hours for payroll and project costing. While these remain crucial functions, a significant shift is occurring in how we perceive and utilize these platforms. The modern understanding of a thriving workforce extends far beyond mere output; it …

Navigating the Labyrinth: Paid Leave Compliance Isn’t Simple, and Noncompliance Can Be Costly The contemporary business landscape is increasingly defined by a complex web of legal obligations, and few areas are as dynamic and demanding of meticulous attention as paid leave laws. From state-mandated sick leave to burgeoning paid family leave initiatives, employers must navigate …

Modern web-based time tracking software continues to innovate offering features that extend far beyond simple clock-in and clock-out functionalities in an effort to meet evolving and diverse business needs. One such powerful and increasingly prevalent feature is geo-tracking. This technology, leveraging GPS and location services on mobile devices, has the power to supercharge how businesses …

Navigating the Maze Over the last 15-20 years, time tracking solutions like Timesheets.com have proven to be indispensable tools for optimizing productivity and organizational control while reducing costs. But not all services are the same and pricing models vary widely, so before implementing any system, understanding the diverse pricing structures is crucial to understanding the …