It’s that time of year when employers with 10+ full-time employees in certain industries are required to post record of all reportable worksite injuries/illnesses that need treatment beyond first aid...
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Did you know that since 2010, women have had federal rights to continue breastfeeding once they returned to work? Here are the most commonly asked questions and answers employers have...
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Background scenario: George requested time off but was denied by his manager due to scheduling demands. Shortly afterwards, George explained to his manager that he intended to be part of...
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Let’s say you have a customer who’s using your high-tech, cloud-based DIY tool for their business, but they’re having a problem. It’s not a problem with your high-tech tool, however;...
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Although the federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr has not changed since 2009, several states, cities, and counties will have minimum wage increases as of January 1, 2019. States with Increasing...
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Layoffs are an unfortunate default when a company realizes it has more manpower than it can afford or productively keep busy. While sometimes layoffs are unavoidable, there may be times...
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The holiday season can mean a host of different things: decorating, celebrating, lights, spending time with family, helping seasonal businesses ramp up, and getting ready for the new year. For Stratus.hr...
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I’ve seen your breakroom. All those snacks aren’t there because brightly colored wrappers make a room pop. They're there because people get hungry, because you care, and because you want...
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I was recently asked if demotions can ever successful. That’s hard to answer since demotions typically make either the employee or the company look like a loser. How do you...
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I’d love it if every one of my employees looked at their paycheck and thought, “I just won the lottery!” But it’s not going to happen. I’m a realist. Still,...
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