Penalties Sky Rocket for ACA Reporting Errors
Failing to report information accurately and timely for the ACE can result in some costly penalties that you want to avoid.
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Dumb Things Employees Have Done at Work
Do your coworkers do dumb things? See if they can out-do this list of all-stars that includes searching for a mail order bride or bathing in the sink.
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Aug 31, 2015
Independent Contractor: Redefined
Due to a tightened definition, it’s time to reevaluate whether or not your independent contractors should be considered employees.
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Jul 29, 2015
Supreme Court Upholds Tax Subsidies for ACA
The Supreme Court announced a ruling that will uphold the Affordable Care Acts tax subsidies.
Makenzie Chansamoeun, Stratus HR Benefits/HRIS Manager
Jun 30, 2015
Bad company policy proved to be costly
Having a bad company policy can be very costly. Here is an example that had Abercrombie & Fitch lose millions in court over seven years.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Jun 23, 2015
Transgender Bathrooms at Work
Transgender discrimination is potentially treading new territory for future employment lawsuits. Consider adopting these federal guidance standards.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Jun 23, 2015
My employee just brought new ID for the I-9. Now what?
What do you do when an employee comes to you with new documentation for the I-9 and says the previous ID used was fake? You might be surprised...
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Jun 23, 2015
Recruiting for New Grads and Digital Natives
Caution to recruiters: here are two real life examples of why you shouldn't reference new grads and digital natives in your job postings.
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Jun 2, 2015
Vulgar Facebook Post was “Protected Activity”
While it may seem like common sense to fire a worker that hits the company on Facebook - there are factors to consider that may complicate ...
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Jun 2, 2015
