Does My Small Business Have to Offer Leaves of Absence to Employees?
As a small business, are you legally required to offer any paid (or nonpaid) leaves of absence to your employees? What if you have fewer than 50...
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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...
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Jul 3, 2024
Exempt or Nonexempt? Classifying employees
Unsure whether you have an exempt or non-exempt employee? If you classify an employee incorrectly, you could be putting your business at risk.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Jul 2, 2024
Have a Piece Rate Worker? Know the Compensation Rules
Jobs with repetitive tasks can quickly seem mundane, so paying employees by piece rate can spark motivation. But it can get a little complicated...
Celeste Houston, Stratus HR Vice President - Payroll
Jun 21, 2024
Stratus HR Scores an Astounding 90 on Client NPS Survey
Stratus HR received results from their 2024 client NPS survey, scoring well above the HR industry average with a world class rating of 90.
Sher Shields, MBA, Stratus HR Marketing Coordinator
Jun 18, 2024
Phone Etiquette: 5 Things NOT To Say On A Work Call
Do your employees know the rules of phone etiquette? Here’s our list of what NOT to say when answering a work call.
Sam Yoshida, SHRM-CP, MHR, Stratus HR Consultant
Jun 13, 2024
Why Switch from Paper Check to Direct Deposit?
There may be several reasons why you have not yet made the switch to direct deposit. But do any of them outweigh the advantages of direct deposit?
Celeste Houston, Stratus HR Vice President - Payroll
Jun 7, 2024
What Qualifies for Short Term Disability: How Does It Work and Who is Eligible?
Understand the role of short-term disability in protecting you from income loss during illness or injury, and how the benefits are calculated.
Makenzie Chansamoeun, Stratus HR Benefits/HRIS Manager
Jun 3, 2024
Deciphering Pre Adverse Action When There's a Hit on a Background Check
If you conduct background checks as part of your due diligence, what should you do when you discover something negative?
Joey Eastwood, Stratus HR Human Resources Generalist
May 31, 2024
