Compensable Time: What Employers Should Know to Stay Compliant
Per the Fair Labor Standards Act, certain time spent on the job must always be paid - even if it includes waiting or travel time or tasks done from...
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Job Offer Scam: How Recruiters are Impersonated and What You Can Do
Scammers might be impersonating a company's recruitment team using information they gathered online and sending out fake job offers. Learn the red...
Sam Yoshida, SHRM-CP, MHR, Stratus HR Consultant
Jan 5, 2026
Do Employers Have to Give Breaks? Employee Break Laws by State
Are you legally required to offer breaks (paid or unpaid) to employees? The answer mostly depends on where you work - and, in some states, how old...
Sam Yoshida, SHRM-CP, MHR, Stratus HR Consultant
Oct 16, 2025
HR Phishing Attacks: How Hackers are Targeting Businesses
Recently, hackers have used a sophisticated approach where they deceive employees who handle human resources or spoof HR with phishing messages.
Sam Yoshida, SHRM-CP, MHR, Stratus HR Consultant
Sep 12, 2025
When to Terminate an Employee: Key Indicators for Difficult Decisions
If you’re trying to decide whether an employee’s performance or behavior warrants termination, here are five different warning signs to watch for.
Sam Yoshida, SHRM-CP, MHR, Stratus HR Consultant
Aug 15, 2025
Coaching an Underperforming Employee After Leave: A Guide for Employers
When an underperforming employee returns from leave, don’t push the problem down the road. Here’s how to reset and manage their return.
Sam Yoshida, SHRM-CP, MHR, Stratus HR Consultant
Jun 26, 2025
The Hidden Costs of a Bad Hire — and How to Avoid Them Altogether
Poor hiring decisions can result in high turnover, financial loss, brand and reputation damage, and low team morale. Learn tips to reverse the trend.
Sam Yoshida, SHRM-CP, MHR, Stratus HR Consultant
May 15, 2025
Federal Law Breakdown by 1+, 15+, 20+ Employee Threshold (and more)
Overwhelmed with trying to know which federal law applies to your company? Here's a quick summary of each law, broken down by company size.
Sam Yoshida, SHRM-CP, MHR, Stratus HR Consultant
Apr 3, 2025
HR for Startups: Compliance Fails That Are Consistently Overlooked
Starting a business requires you to pay close attention to compliance. Here are some examples of compliance fails and why you should manage them...
Sam Yoshida, SHRM-CP, MHR, Stratus HR Consultant
Feb 12, 2025
