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.
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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
Unemployment Scam Alert: COVID-19 Edition
The FTC recently issued an unemployment scam alert regarding fraudulent claims. Here's what you should know and how to protect your company.
Sher Shields, MBA, Stratus HR Marketing Coordinator
Aug 20, 2020
FFCRA, FMLA, PTO: How Much Leave Can I Take in a Year?
If I used emergency paid leave through the FFCRA last spring and am forced to quarantine a second time, what are my paid leave options?
Natalie Soltero, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Aug 14, 2020
