Can a Minor be a 1099 Employee?
My teenage niece was paid as an independent contractor for cleaning a dental office, which her parents discovered when she received a 1099. Was this...
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Child Labor Laws: Where Businesses Go Wrong
The DOL recently discovered a significant uptick in illegal child labor cases. What were the most common infractions, and how can you avoid the same...
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Jul 3, 2024
Top 25 Employment Laws All Managers Should Know
What are the most important federal HR laws managers should know? Here’s our top 25, broken down by company size.
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Mar 7, 2024
Is Your Business Ready to Hire Teenagers? Understand Child Labor Laws
Before hiring teenagers, it's crucial to understand the applicable child labor laws. Learn how to avoid penalties and ensure your business is...
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Jun 26, 2023
Child Labor Laws: What Managers Should Know
Is lack of manager training the root problem behind recent upticks in child labor violations? What we can learn from these infractions.
Sam Yoshida, SHRM-CP, MHR, Stratus HR Consultant
Jan 10, 2023
FLSA Penalties: Mistakes to Avoid
FLSA penalties increase each year for violations of minimum wage, overtime, child labor, record keeping, employee classifications, and more.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Apr 25, 2022
Is Hiring Teens a Good Alternative to a Tight Labor Market?
With unemployment at record low levels in many areas of the country, could hiring teens be the solution to your staffing shortage?
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Mar 21, 2022
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
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
