Drew Donnelly

Andrew (Drew) joined the Remote People team in 2020 and is currently Director, Regulatory Affairs. For the past 13 years, he has been a trusted advisor to C-Suite executives and government ministers on international compliance and regulatory issues. Drew holds a law degree from the University of Otago, a PhD from the University of Sydney, and is an enrolled Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand.

Take-Home Pay

While it is possible for take-home pay to total more than an employee’s gross salary, it usually represents less due to taxes and other deductions.

Offshoring

Offshoring is different because the company still owns and manages the exported business process. It’s moved to a different location to save costs or enhance efficiency.

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Unlike traditional policies that distinctly categorize leave types, PTO provides flexibility, allowing employees to decide how and when to use their days off without specifying the reason.

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Under the FLSA, non-exempt employees must be paid at least the federal minimum wage and receive overtime pay at one and a half times their regular rate of pay for hours worked beyond 40 per week.

Data Protection Policy (DPP)

A DPP is critical for businesses, particularly those in HR and payroll sectors, as they deal with a vast amount of personal employee data, often on an international scale.

Wages In Lieu of Notice

Wages in lieu of notice let employers terminate contracts immediately by paying out the notice period. This guide explains how it works, when to use it, and what to consider legally and financially.

Managed Payroll

Managed payroll can provide select functions or completely take responsibility for a company’s payroll management.

Employee Onboarding

Also called induction, it is the process by which a new employee becomes acquainted with the systems, structures, and culture so that they can fully integrate into their new workplace.

In-Kind Benefits

In-kind benefits, also known as non-cash or fringe benefits, are goods, services, or privileges provided by an employer to employees that are not given in the form of money.

Salary

Salary is typically expressed as an annual sum but paid on a regular basis, usually monthly or biweekly.