Minimum Wage Increases - July 1, 2019
Minimum wage is increasing in several states and municipalities as of July 1, 2019. Will your employees be affected? Check the list.
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Lean HR: Is it possible to run a business with a single HR person?
There are drawbacks to a lean HR team when everything is piecemealed together. For instance, when you outsource payroll to one company...
John Farnsworth, Stratus HR Chief Executive Officer
May 17, 2019
Illegal Interview Questions: What to Avoid
Do you ever go off script in a job interview? While you may think it's harmless, asking about certain topics could land you in a legal nightmare.
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
May 9, 2019
DOL Concludes Virtual Gig Workers are Independent Contractors
Virtual workers who find gigs through an app (Lyft, Uber, Grubhub, DoorDash, Uber Eats, TaskRabbit) are officially independent contractors.
Sher Shields, MBA, Stratus HR Marketing Coordinator
May 3, 2019
Job Applicants with Misdemeanors: Employer Guidance
While a criminal background is not a protected class, automatically rejecting a candidate based on a misdemeanor (or felony) may lead to legal...
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Apr 26, 2019
7 Reasons You Need a PEO vs. Payroll Services
Are you choosing between a PEO v. payroll company? Consider whether your company would benefit from these seven areas to help you decide.
John Farnsworth, Stratus HR Chief Executive Officer
Apr 19, 2019
Which benefits should you offer to entice a candidate to take the job?
When you offer an amazing salary offer to your top candidate and they reject the offer, it may be time to review your benefits package.
Cariann Lieske, SHRM-CP
Apr 8, 2019
Child Labor Laws: What You Shouldn’t Overlook
Before hiring a teenager, be sure you know which jobs they can do and what their applicable hour restrictions are to avoid being hit by a DOL penalty.
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Mar 29, 2019
3 Ways Small Businesses Can Compete in Hiring
While working for a small business has its natural appeal, you need to have a hiring strategy to compete with large employers for key talent.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Mar 25, 2019
