When Should Interns Be Paid?
The DOL recently updated guidance on how to identify whether an internship truly qualifies to be unpaid. See if your position makes the cut.
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Can Employees be Fired for Discussing Pay Rates?
If your company prohibits or discourages employees from sharing pay information, you may be breaking the law. Here's why.
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Apr 3, 2018
Fair Workweek Rules - What Employers Need to Know
For employers, the latest trend of fair workweek laws have signaled greater fines and penalties. What exactly are the rules? And to whom do they...
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Feb 12, 2018
The Best Employee Gifts for Increasing Loyalty
We asked employees: what gift did your boss or company give you (or your spouse) that made you feel more loyal to that company? See their responses...
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Dec 1, 2017
New Overtime Law Rejected
The DOL's overtime law to bump an exempt employee's minimum salary to $47,476 was rejected in court. What this means for employers...
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Sep 18, 2017
Racism in the Workplace: Hostile Workplace v. Employee Rights
What constitutes a hostile workplace? Could a company terminate an employee for off-duty actions such as participation in a rally? Our answer...
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Aug 18, 2017
Minimum Wage Increases - July 1, 2017
Although the federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr has not changed since 2009, several states will see minimum wage increases as of July 1, 2017.
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Jun 30, 2017
10 Reasons Your Employee Retention Rate is High
Companies with a high employee retention rate often have policies and practices that help retain workers, even when the industry lags.
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Apr 10, 2017
How to handle employee drug and alcohol use at work
Whether employee drug use at work is the result of prescription or recreational drugs or alcohol, it doesn't change the fact that on-the-job
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Jan 13, 2017
