Unauthorized overtime? What you should do...Let's say you have a company policy that says employees must get permission to work overtime, but they work overtime anyway --- without authorization. What...
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Have you had a hard time finding a written policy about politics in the workplace? There’s a reason for that. Unlike the uniform anti-harassment or drug-free workplace policies, there is...
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What do you do when your workforce is shrinking or disinterested in your industry? While this has become a common problem among many blue-collar trades, here are three defenses to...
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Election year always bring a bit of political tension that oftentimes spills over to the workplace. But where do you draw the line from allowing employees to freely express themselves...
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Have you thought about taking a loan from your 401k? While we all have the dream of working hard to someday enjoy retirement, you may encounter an unexpected emergency along...
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Employer noncompliance just got more expensive. On Jan. 15, 2020, the Department of Labor (DOL) released its 2020 inflation-adjusted civil monetary penalties that may be assessed on employers for violations...
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The IRS recently issued a new, redesigned Form W-4 that looks drastically different from the former version. While the IRS says it “reduces the form's complexity and increases the transparency...
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In December of 1999, John and Michelyn Farnsworth first started Innovative Staffing, a PEO now known as Stratus.hr. In celebration of 20 years in business, we go one-on-one with John...
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Ready for more increases to minimum wage? While the federal minimum wage is still $7.25 per hour, many states have adopted minimum wage rates higher than the federal rate. When...
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Are you an effective communicator?Is miscommunication limiting what you can achieve at work? Stacey has great tips on how to improve your communication skills so you have a better shot...
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