Legalized Marijuana: Can Employers Fire for Impairment?
Can a company create a drug-free work policy in a state that allows recreational marijuana use? What about registered medical marijuana users?
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Nontaxable Employee Benefits to Boost Satisfaction and Retention
Discover the most sought-after nontaxable employee benefits you should be offering to keep your employees engaged, motivated, and loyal to your...
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
May 11, 2023
Top 5 Perks of HSAs
Few people know about the benefits of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) even though they have been around since 2003. Here are 5 perks to get you...
Makenzie Chansamoeun, Stratus HR Benefits/HRIS Manager
May 8, 2023
Employers: How to Prepare for an Unemployment Hearing
You received notice that a former employee appealed your denial for unemployment benefits. What should you do to prepare for the unemployment hearing?
Natalie Soltero, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
May 5, 2023
Are you the reason employee engagement stinks?
If employee engagement, motivation, or morale seem off, it may just be YOU that’s the problem. Find out by asking yourself these six questions.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
May 2, 2023
Time to Automate Workflows? Know the Signs
Are you debating whether it’s time to automate your business workflows? If you have any of these five signs, the answer is yes.
Sam Yoshida, SHRM-CP, MHR, Stratus HR Consultant
Apr 28, 2023
Can an employee be forced to work overtime?
My 19-year-old son was told that if he didn’t work 60 hours a week working graveyards, he would be fired. Is mandatory overtime even legal?
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Apr 25, 2023
Applicant Discrimination: How to Avoid a Lawsuit Before Hiring
Did you know that your company can be sued by an applicant before you offer a job? Here is what your managers should know about applicant...
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Apr 20, 2023
How Workplace Culture Impacts Your Employee Turnover
Understand the effects that both a positive and negative workplace culture can have on your employee turnover.
John Farnsworth, Stratus HR Chief Executive Officer
Apr 17, 2023
