Did your employee contract COVID-19 at work? Why to investigate
When an employee claims they contracted COVID-19 at work, the employer must conduct an investigation for OSHA and workers' comp purposes.
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PPP Flexibility Act Amends Loan Forgiveness Regs
Another new bill called the PPP Fexibility Act provides greater flexibility for PPP loan borrowers to receive loan forgiveness.
Chase Heywood, Stratus HR Chief Operations Officer
Jun 9, 2020
Racism: What is and isn’t acceptable behavior when off-the-clock
One of your employees has become involved with a movement that may be considered racism, but their involvement is off-the-clock. What should you do?
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Jun 5, 2020
Preventing COVID-19 Employment Claims
With the COVID-19 pandemic, small businesses are more vulnerable than ever to employment claims, from both existing statutes and new laws recently...
Sher Shields, MBA, Stratus HR Marketing Coordinator
May 28, 2020
COVID-19 Employee Benefits: Changes You Should Know
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, your employee benefits just had some mandatory changes implemented that may be to your advantage.
Makenzie Chansamoeun, Stratus HR Benefits/HRIS Manager
May 21, 2020
PPP Loan Forgiveness FAQs
After qualifying for a PPP loan, you may now be wondering about PPP loan forgiveness. Here's our list of FAQs, asked by small business owners like...
Chase Heywood, Stratus HR Chief Operations Officer
May 13, 2020
Furlough or Layoff – which one is it?
Furlough vs layoff: both mean an employee isn't currently working for your company, but which term is the right word to use and what are the...
Natalie Soltero, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
May 12, 2020
Maintaining a Positive Reputation Post-Coronavirus
While creating a positive reputation has always taken proactive effort, here are some things to be vigilant about while reopening from the...
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
May 7, 2020
Proper Workplace Safety Controls for Reopening from COVID-19
If you've identified potential coronavirus threats to your employees or customers, implement the following workplace safety controls before reopening.
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Apr 27, 2020
