DOL Overtime Rule On Hold for Now
The DOL's new overtime rule that was set to take effect on December 1 has been postponed until a pending lawsuit is resolved.
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Are You Obamacare Compliant?
This 2016 checklist can help you navigate current regulations and recent changes to Obamacare to determine if your organization is on track.
John Farnsworth, Stratus HR Chief Executive Officer
Nov 15, 2016
Deaf Job Applicant Wins McDonald's Discrimination Lawsuit
The EEOC, McDonald’s must pay $56,000 as a settlement in a recent discrimination lawsuit for not letting a deaf applicant interview for a job
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Nov 11, 2016
5 Overlooked Ways Risk Increases as Your Company Grows
The more employees you have, the greater likelihood something will go wrong. How do you grow your team without also growing your risk?
John Farnsworth, Stratus HR Chief Executive Officer
Nov 4, 2016
Small business: Why compliance should be your top concern
While business growth is important, compliance is an essential ingredient for small business risk management to prevent even bigger problems
John Farnsworth, Stratus HR Chief Executive Officer
Nov 3, 2016
Unclaimed Paycheck – Fact Check
Each year, millions of dollars in lost or unclaimed paychecks have left employers wondering what they can and cannot do. Here are the answers.
Celeste Houston, Stratus HR Vice President - Payroll
Oct 31, 2016
4 Step Plan to Prevent Workplace Harassment
Workplace harassment poses a threat to other workers as well as to the company. Here's a quick guide to curb unwanted behavior in the workplace.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Oct 28, 2016
Preventing “Locker Room Banter” at Work
"Locker room banter" may be plaguing your workplace with effects far more damaging than you suspect without implementing these 4 combative steps.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Oct 28, 2016
Time Off for Voting: What Employers Should Know
Do you have an election leave policy? Whether or not you have one, state law may require you to accommodate voter leave requests with paid leave.
Cariann Lieske, SHRM-CP
Oct 25, 2016
