I write and edit every calculator and article on Timedecimal. My background is in workforce productivity — specifically the unglamorous side of payroll where a wrong rounding rule turns into a wage-and-hour claim two years later.
What I do
For the last five years I’ve worked with payroll teams, HR managers, and time-tracking software vendors on three things:
- Payroll calculation accuracy — making sure timesheet inputs translate correctly into pay, including overtime, shift differentials, and FLSA-compliant rounding.
- Employee time tracking — implementation and audits of time clock systems for shift workers, remote teams, and field crews.
- Work-hour optimization tools — building and reviewing the spreadsheets, dashboards, and converter utilities that operations teams actually use day-to-day.
Why I built Timedecimal
Every payroll consultant ends up rebuilding the same Excel formula about a thousand times: HOUR(A1) + MINUTE(A1)/60. After watching a client’s wage audit hinge on a single misapplied 7-minute rule, I decided the world needed a free, accurate, mobile-friendly version of the math — with the rounding rules surfaced where you can actually see them.
Timedecimal is the result. It’s deliberately narrow in scope: time ↔ decimal, timesheets, payroll math. No bloat, no signup, no upsell.
Editorial standards I follow
- Every formula is verified against at least two independent sources, one of which is a primary source (the actual regulation, not a third-party summary).
- Every payroll example uses a realistic dollar amount and a realistic schedule. I don’t use round numbers like “40 hours at $25” because real payroll never looks like that.
- Articles list a publish date and a last-reviewed date. If a regulation changes (FLSA updates, state-level rules), I update the article rather than leaving stale content live.
- I disclose limitations clearly. Tax math, state-specific overtime rules, and union contracts are noted with a “consult a professional” flag instead of glossed over.
Where to find me
Drop me a line via the contact form — I read every message and reply within a few business days. For LinkedIn, I’m at linkedin.com/in/emma-carter-workforce.