Social media, whether you like it or not, has become crucial to how businesses run, connect, and market themselves. Yet many business owners have overlooked developing a social media policy,...
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Payroll Records: what are the requirements?How long do I have to keep payroll records and what details have to be included in those records? Stratus.hr Payroll Manager, Celeste, goes through...
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If you’ve been tasked to create and retain employee records, you know there are varying retention timeframes for each record. Here’s a quick at-a-glance chart to help you identify which employee records must be retained for how long. (Please note: federal contractors are required to retain records for longer periods than posted below.) Sources: EEOC, SHRM As part of our…
According to a new study released in September of 2019 by the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO), businesses that outsource their HR services to a PEO (Professional Employer Organization) have...
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Construction sites can be dangerous places. Whether you are working alongside a busy highway or constructing a residential or commercial building, there are lots of people and all sorts of...
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“Dear CFO, I need you to wire $40k to my XYZ bank account. See wiring instructions below. Sincerely, [Business Owner].” While this may look like an obvious scam, imagine you’re...
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Accommodating an injured workerIs your injured employee returning to work? Stacey is here this week with a few tips on how to accommodate them on this week's #AskAnHRExpert. Check it...
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Question: “My 19-year-old son was told that if he didn’t work 60 hours a week (working graveyards), he would be fired. Is this legal?” Answer: Yes, mandatory overtime is legal,...
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Can an employer legally exclude an applicant based on a misdemeanor in their criminal background? At face value, a criminal background is not a protected class – meaning applicants with...
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Nine times out of 10, when I’m first talking to someone about their company’s needs, they jump right to payroll. It makes sense since payroll is a critical piece to...
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