Minimum Wage Increases - July 1, 2017
Although the federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr has not changed since 2009, several states will see minimum wage increases as of July 1, 2017.
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Drug Testing – Where Do I Start?
Whether it's for random testing or for reasonable suspicion testing, here's how you set up a company drug testing policy.
Chase Heywood, Stratus HR Chief Operations Officer
Jun 27, 2017
Hiring Teenagers Guidelines for Businesses
Teens-at-work breaks down teen hiring guidelines and youth employment laws, including which jobs they can do, how many hours they can work...
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Jun 9, 2017
Charging Employees for Uniforms
Are employers allowed to have employees pay for uniforms? Yes, but employers need to ensure employee wages never dip below minimum wage and...
Cariann Lieske, SHRM-CP
May 26, 2017
What to Do When an Applicant Lies on a Resume
Alternative facts have infiltrated the hiring process, as more than 85% of employers report finding lies on a resume. By using strategies to spot...
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
May 12, 2017
House Approves Obamacare Repeal
With talk about the possible passing of an amendment to repeal and replace Obamacare a.k.a the Affordable Care, here's what's included in the new...
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
May 5, 2017
House Passes ACA Replacement: Business Implications | Stratus HR
What would the Affordable Care Act's replacement with the American Healthcare Care Act mean for business around the country?
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
May 5, 2017
How one comment created a hostile work environment
The ruling indicates a hostile workplace can result from a single comment not intended as offensive. The fine, too, serves as a lesson to businesses.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Apr 25, 2017
Which PEO Is Right for Your Business? Ask These Questions
Not all Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) are the same, so how do you know which is the right one for you? Ask these questions...
John Farnsworth, Stratus HR Chief Executive Officer
Apr 15, 2017
