What is the COBRA Subsidy? (And Do I Qualify?)
The COBRA subsidy offered through the American Rescue Plan allows qualifying individuals to have free health insurance from Apr-Sep 2021.
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Paid Leave Tax Credit for COVID-19 Vaccination
Your company may be eligible for a paid leave tax credit if you provide paid leave for employees to receive their COVID-19 vaccination.
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Apr 23, 2021
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?
Chase Heywood, Stratus HR Chief Operations Officer
Apr 15, 2021
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
