Politics in the Workplace Policy: What to Include
Looking for a Politics in the Workplace Policy? While there's no standard policy every company uses, here are sample phrases to be included in your...
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Top 3 Actions Blue-Collar Employers Should Take ASAP
Are you a blue-collar employer experiencing a shrinking workforce or lack of interest in your industry? Here are 3 ways to attract and retain workers.
Joey Eastwood, Stratus HR Human Resources Generalist
Feb 6, 2020
Politics in the Workplace: Where Do You Draw the Line?
Politics in the workplace can create divisive arguments and harsh feelings, but is it legal for an employer to prohibit political activity at work?
Natalie Soltero, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Jan 31, 2020
401K Loan - good or bad idea?
Taking a loan from your 401k may seem like a good idea but might bring consequence that can slow down your retirement plans.
Sher Shields, MBA, Stratus HR Marketing Coordinator
Jan 20, 2020
Employer Penalties Increase for Federal Law Violations
The DOL announced an increase to employer penalties for noncompliance with federal laws. See what the price per infraction is as of Jan 15, 2020.
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Jan 16, 2020
New Overtime Rule Compliance Strategies
If you have exempt employees making less than $35,568, you'll need to implement 1 of these 4 overtime compliance strategies for each affected...
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Jan 9, 2020
Top 5 Things to Know about the New W-4
While the IRS says the new W-4 is supposed to be less complex, employees are going to need a bit of an explanation. Here it is in layman's terms.
Celeste Houston, Stratus HR Vice President - Payroll
Jan 3, 2020
Celebrating 20 Years in Business: The Success Behind Stratus.hr
Celebrating 20 years of Stratus.hr! Dive into our journey, achievements, and the vision that drives our success in the HR industry.
Sher Shields, MBA, Stratus HR Marketing Coordinator
Dec 27, 2019
Minimum Wage Increases – January 1, 2020
While the federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr still presides in 21 states, many states will have minimum wage rate increases in 2020.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Dec 18, 2019
