2025 Minimum Wage: Preparing for Increases in 21 States
While the federal minimum wage has not increased since 2009, many states will see minimum wage rate increases in 2025 - most of which occur January...
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Stratus HR Named Among 2024 Best Companies to Work For in Utah
Utah Business Magazine has named Stratus HR as a 2024 Best Companies to Work For, making this the fourth time in five years to have received this...
Sher Shields, MBA, Stratus HR Marketing Coordinator
Dec 12, 2024
HSA - FSA Eligible Expenses
Need a quick list of commonly-used items you can purchase with your pre-tax health FSA dollars?
Makenzie Chansamoeun, Stratus HR Benefits/HRIS Manager
Dec 5, 2024
2025 FSA Limits: Maximizing Your Tax-Free Benefits with HSA and FSA
The IRS has increased limits for 2025 tax-savings accounts for both Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
Makenzie Chansamoeun, Stratus HR Benefits/HRIS Manager
Nov 30, 2024
Who Is Exempt From Overtime Pay? Understanding Salary and Exemption Status
If you make more than the minimum exemption amount of $684/week, does that automatically mean you are exempt from earning overtime wages? See the...
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Nov 28, 2024
Federal Court Halts DOL’s Overtime Rule Regarding the Minimum Wage Exempt Employees Must Make
A federal judge shut down the DOL's latest overtime rule, reducing the total annual compensation requirement for exempt employees.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Nov 26, 2024
Managing Health Care Costs in 2025 for Employers & Employees
Health care costs are increasingly on the rise, but there are strategies employers and employees can implement to mitigate those costs.
Makenzie Chansamoeun, Stratus HR Benefits/HRIS Manager
Nov 18, 2024
Do You Have to Pay for Unapproved Overtime?
If managers must pre-approve overtime but an employee works overtime without permission, does the company have to pay for the unauthorized overtime...
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Nov 8, 2024
What is Social Engineering and How Do I Protect My Business from Attacks?
Anyone with a cell phone or email address is susceptible to social engineering attacks of their own (or others’) sensitive data. Here’s what you...
Sam Yoshida, SHRM-CP, MHR, Stratus HR Consultant
Nov 2, 2024
