Employee Retention Tax Credit – Do You Have Money to Claim?
One significant tax break through recent COVID relief legislation is the Employee Retention Tax Credit. Does your company qualify?
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Do Teens Need Sexual Harassment Prevention Training?
While teens make up only a small percentage of the workforce, they are oftentimes ignorant to what's considered sexual harassment at work.
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Apr 12, 2021
Roth vs Traditional 401K - Which is Best?
Let's say your company offers a 401K with both Traditional and ROTH investment options. Which one should you choose?
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Mar 30, 2021
COVID Vaccine Incentives: Your Alternative to Mandating Inoculation
Due to employee pushback, many employers are now looking for COVID vaccine incentives instead of implementing a mandatory vaccination policy.
Natalie Soltero, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Mar 24, 2021
The $1.9 Trillion American Rescue Plan - What Employers Should Know
With a $1.9 trillion price tag, there's a lot in the American Rescue Plan. Here are the most pertinent things for employers.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Mar 11, 2021
Using 360-Degree Reviews for Promotions? Please Don’t
Performance evaluations have evolved enough over the years to discover that 360-degree reviews shouldn't be linked to promotions.
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Mar 8, 2021
Giving a 1099 to This Teenage Worker Was Illegal
My niece’s employer took advantage of her by paying her as an independent contractor with a 1099 but insisted they did nothing wrong.
Sher Shields, MBA, Stratus HR Marketing Coordinator
Feb 26, 2021
You Thought 2020's New W-4 was a big change? See what 2021 is bringing
The new W-4 was a drastic overhaul meant to increase transparency, simplicity, and accuracy -- but it's mostly caused confusion.
Celeste Houston, Stratus HR Vice President - Payroll
Feb 23, 2021
Accident Plan Insurance 101
What's an accident plan? Here's a quick overview of how it works, what's typically covered, and whether you must also have health insurance.
Makenzie Chansamoeun, Stratus HR Benefits/HRIS Manager
Feb 16, 2021
