PEO Clients Fared Better During First Months of COVID-19 Pandemic
A recent study showed that PEO clients received significant help from PEOs during the pandemic to help them remain in business.
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Workers’ Comp and COVID-19: Your Employer Questions Answered
Do you have questions about your workers' comp policy and whether COVID-19 claims are compensable, or if you should reclassify work-from-home...
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Oct 23, 2020
New Simplified Form for PPP Forgiveness
The new, simplified PPP forgiveness application for loans less than $50K requires less documentation and omits the burden of computing.
Chase Heywood, Stratus HR Chief Operations Officer
Oct 16, 2020
5 Things Employers Should Know about Elections and Employee Rights
When elections are in the air, employees get passionate. Here's a short list of what they can and can't do at work to share their passion.
Emily Kranendonk, MHR
Oct 10, 2020
Employee Paycheck Deferrals vs. Employer Tax Deferrals
Several COVID-19 legislation pieces allow for tax deferrals, but which deferrals are for employees and which are for employers?
Chase Heywood, Stratus HR Chief Operations Officer
Sep 25, 2020
Onsite Flu Clinic: Good or Bad Idea with COVID-19?
Is hosting an onsite flu clinic a good idea when the COVID-19 pandemic is still prevalent? See our answer.
Makenzie Chansamoeun, Stratus HR Benefits/HRIS Manager
Sep 16, 2020
PTO in a Pandemic: Encouraging Employees to Step Away
You know burnout is just around the corner, but how do you get workers to use PTO in a culture of hussle and staying logged in 24/7?
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Sep 11, 2020
Executive Order for Payroll Tax Deferral: Employers Be Wary
While the employee payroll tax deferral isn’t a great benefit for employees, it’s worse for employers who might be on the hook for unpaid tax
Chase Heywood, Stratus HR Chief Operations Officer
Aug 31, 2020
Should we offer an employee referral bonus?
Offering an employee referral bonus makes recruiting so much easier -- but it could lead to a disproportionate number of homogenous employees.
Cariann Lieske, SHRM-CP
Aug 27, 2020
