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What Does Paid in Arrears Mean?
Paid in arrears means wages are paid after the period worked. Learn payroll timing, examples, pros/cons, key rules, and how to explain arrears on paychecks.
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· ShiftFlow Editorial Team · GlossaryWhat Is a Pay Group?
A pay group organizes team members by pay frequency or policy. Learn setup steps, payroll impacts, benefit deductions, and management best practices.
· ShiftFlow Editorial Team · GlossaryWhat Is the Panama Shift Pattern?
The Panama shift pattern (2-2-3) uses 12-hour shifts to deliver 24/7 coverage. Learn templates, pros/cons, overtime impacts, and fairness best practices.
· ShiftFlow Editorial Team · GlossaryWhat Is Flexible Working?
Flexible working includes remote, hybrid, flextime, compressed weeks, and job sharing. Learn benefits, legal considerations, and how to implement effective policies.
· ShiftFlow Editorial Team · GlossaryWhat Is Nepotism in the Workplace?
Nepotism is favoritism toward relatives or associates in hiring or promotion. Learn risks, legal issues, examples, and policy safeguards for fairness.
· ShiftFlow Editorial Team · GlossaryWhat Is Personal Leave?
Personal leave is approved time off for personal matters not covered by other policies. Learn types, eligibility, documentation, and example policy language.