Child Labor Laws: Where Businesses Go Wrong
The DOL recently discovered a significant uptick in illegal child labor cases. What were the most common infractions, and how can you avoid the same...
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Are Gift Cards Taxable? A Guide for Employee Rewards
When you want to show appreciation to your employees, can you give them a gift card without being taxed? The answer is not as straightforward as you...
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
May 24, 2024
Problems with HR: When Employees Don’t Trust Human Resources
When more than one third of U.S. workers don’t trust their small business HR department or primary HR contact, what can you do to regain their trust?
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Mar 21, 2024
Can You Fire An Employee For Vulgar Language?
Wondering if you can discipline a worker who uses vulgar language? Learn from this court case about whether disciplinary action would be appropriate.
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Feb 26, 2024
Time to Post Your OSHA Summary (Feb 1 - Apr 30)
If your company meets requirements, your 2023 OSHA Summary 300(A) needs to be posted for employees to see from Feb 1 through April 30.
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Jan 26, 2024
Implementing and Tracking the ROI of an Employee Wellness Program
Are you ready to set up an employee wellness program? Here are ideas to consider, as well as methods to calculate your program’s ROI.
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Jan 9, 2024
Can I Make Out-of-Pocket Payments for Worker Injuries?
If I made out-of-pocket payments for my injured employee, would I save future workers’ compensation insurance costs? Are there any risks to doing...
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Nov 7, 2023
Combatting Prescription Drug Abuse at Work
The workplace is experiencing a steady uptick in workers with a prescription drug addiction. What can (and should) employers do?
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Oct 19, 2023
Do Companies Really Need a Dress Code Policy?
While modern, successful tech CEOs wear hoodies and sneakers to work, there's actually a psychological benefit to having a company dress code policy.
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Sep 22, 2023
