The $1.9 Trillion American Rescue Plan - What Employers Should Know
With a $1.9 trillion price tag, there's a lot in the American Rescue Plan. Here are the most pertinent things for employers.
HR advice with Stratus
Get personal HR advice whenever you need it from our team of certified HR experts. We’ve been in business for over 20 years and our blog is a wealth of collective knowledge, ready for you to use as a resource.
Minimum Wage Increases for 2021
Nearly half of all states are increasing their minimum wage rates for 2021. Is your state affected? See the complete list.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Dec 18, 2020
Utah Executive Order: Mask Mandate & Signage
Per the Utah Executive Order, employers must implement an indefinite mask mandate and hang appropriate signage at their workplace.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Nov 9, 2020
COVID Market Crisis: What We Learn From Investors Who Lost Millions
While we continue to wade through the pandemic, we have learned what NOT to do -- inspired by investors who succumbed to the COVID market crisis.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Jul 20, 2020
"Discrimination Against LGBTQ Workers is Illegal" Rules Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recently ruled that sex discrimination encompasses sexual orientation and gender identity. Do you need to make any company...
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Jun 26, 2020
CARES Act 401K Relief Options for Participants
Did you know you can access monetary funds through your 401k without penalty if you need immediate funds due to the coronavirus? See details.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Apr 7, 2020
New Overtime Rule Compliance Strategies
If you have exempt employees making less than $35,568, you'll need to implement 1 of these 4 overtime compliance strategies for each affected...
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Jan 9, 2020
Minimum Wage Increases – January 1, 2020
While the federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr still presides in 21 states, many states will have minimum wage rate increases in 2020.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Dec 18, 2019
New Overtime Rule: Minimum Salary Raised to $35,568
The DOL has officially released a final overtime rule requiring employees to earn at least $35,568 to be exempt from overtime, effective January 1,...
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Sep 25, 2019
