2025 FSA Limits: Maximizing Your Tax-Free Benefits with HSA and FSA
The IRS has increased limits for 2025 tax-savings accounts for both Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
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Who Is Exempt From Overtime Pay? Understanding Salary and Exemption Status
If you make more than the minimum exemption amount of $684/week, does that automatically mean you are exempt from earning overtime wages? See the...
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Nov 28, 2024
Federal Court Halts DOL’s Overtime Rule Regarding the Minimum Wage Exempt Employees Must Make
A federal judge shut down the DOL's latest overtime rule, reducing the total annual compensation requirement for exempt employees.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Nov 26, 2024
Understanding the Differences with Salaried, Exempt, and Non-Exempt Employees
If an employee is salaried, does that automatically mean they are exempt from overtime? Or do they still need to track hours for overtime?
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Nov 21, 2024
Managing Health Care Costs in 2025 for Employers & Employees
Health care costs are increasingly on the rise, but there are strategies employers and employees can implement to mitigate those costs.
Makenzie Chansamoeun, Stratus HR Benefits/HRIS Manager
Nov 18, 2024
Do You Have to Pay for Unapproved Overtime?
If managers must pre-approve overtime but an employee works overtime without permission, does the company have to pay for the unauthorized overtime...
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Nov 8, 2024
What is Social Engineering and How Do I Protect My Business from Attacks?
Anyone with a cell phone or email address is susceptible to social engineering attacks of their own (or others’) sensitive data. Here’s what you...
Sam Yoshida, SHRM-CP, MHR, Stratus HR Consultant
Nov 2, 2024
10 Mistakes to Avoid When Picking Work Appropriate Halloween Costumes
Does your company allow Halloween costumes at work? Read these 10 tips on what NOT to wear to avoid crossing the line from creativity to...
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Oct 28, 2024
Is My Workplace Psychologically Safe?
Do your employees feel safe speaking up and making mistakes? Consider why your company policies (and culture) may be inhibiting organizational...
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Oct 25, 2024
