“Hiring” an Independent Contractor
If you or someone you know has “hired” an independent contractor, here are 7 common signs that the workers is actually an employee.
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NLRB Grants Employee Use of Company Email for Non-Work Agendas
Did you catch that? Employees can now use company-provided email outside of work time (if already accessible) to organize union activity and more.
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Jan 5, 2015
Ebola in the Workplace… What Would You Do?
Should employees beyond the healthcare industry be concerned about an Ebola outbreak? If an employee calls in with related symptoms, what to do...
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Oct 24, 2014
Three Insightful Tips for Interviewers
If you’re ready to spice up the interview process, here are three insightful (and creative) tips to help both the green and the expert interviewers.
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Jul 28, 2014
Seattle Passes $15/hour Minimum Wage Law
Over the next several years, Seattle minimum wage will increase to $15/hour.
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Jun 30, 2014
Healthcare Reform in the News
Links to relevant news articles discussing the state of healthcare reform, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and the politics surrounding it.
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Nov 5, 2013
What Employers Should Know about the Individual Mandate
Beginning January 1, 2014, the ACA's Individual Mandate requires all Americans to have health insurance, qualify for an exception, or pay a tax...
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Sep 20, 2013
