Contesting (and Winning) an Unemployment Claim
When you receive notice of a former employee's unemployment claim, always contest it when the employee had quit or was fired. Here's how.
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Mobile Devices: Minimizing Overtime Concerns
When employees can check into work 24/7 with their mobile devices, shouldn't employers be paying overtime for that remote work time?
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Sep 30, 2021
COVID EIDL Loans for Small Businesses
Your business might qualify for a low-interest EIDL loan of up to $2 million to help carry you through the pandemic (while funding lasts).
Darci Jones, Stratus HR Chief Financial Officer
Sep 15, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Companies with 100+ Employees
A new regulation requires companies with 100+ employees to have all staff receive the COVID-19 vaccination or be tested at least weekly.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Sep 10, 2021
Stratus.hr Partners with SelectHealth for Master Health Plan
Stratus.hr announces its large group master health plan carrier switch to SelectHealth for an optimal solution, effective Oct. 1, 2021.
Sher Shields, MBA, Stratus HR Marketing Coordinator
Aug 24, 2021
Negative Social Media Post: Protected or Unprotected Behavior?
When an employee bashes your company in a negative social media post, can they legally be disciplined? Or is that their freedom of speech?
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Aug 17, 2021
11 Steps to a Seamless Employee Termination Process
You've decided that your employee's actions warrant termination - now what? Does your company have a termination process in place?
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Aug 10, 2021
Creating a Kick-Butt Wellness Program
When you're creating a wellness program, don't just throw down a challenge. Follow these 6 steps to get your employees excited and motivated!
Cariann Lieske, SHRM-CP
Jul 29, 2021
“Must Be Currently Employed.” Is Unemployment Discrimination Legal?
Unemployment discrimination is defined as excluding candidates currently unemployed --- but is it illegal?
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Jul 21, 2021
