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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Charging Employees for Uniforms
Are employers allowed to have employees pay for uniforms? The short answer is yes, but there are several things employers need to ensure first.
Cariann Lieske, SHRM-CP
May 26, 2017
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
Are Teachers Considered to be Exempt?
If employees have to earn the weekly minimum salary amount to be considered exempt from overtime, does that also apply to teachers?
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
May 31, 2016
Are you required to pay salaried workers overtime? DOL sets new rules!
The DOL has officially announced its final rule updating overtime regulations. Workers who earn less than $47,476 annually must now be paid overtime.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
May 19, 2016
What one thing do employees want more than a pay raise?
Most workers aren’t as interested in a boost to their pay as they are in this, and it’s not that hard to add to their compensation package.
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Dec 2, 2015
How to Negotiate Salary
Having the “money talk” with job candidates is awkward and uncomfortable and can make or break hiring decisions. Learn how to negotiate salary like a...
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Nov 4, 2015
Compensation Strategy Simplified
Need help with your compensation strategy? Ask yourself these three questions to determine whether you need to make a change.
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Oct 1, 2015
Variable Pay Options: Why, When, How
Adding a variable pay system, or pay based on performance, is a supplemental way to boost employee performance and achieve company goals.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Sep 30, 2015
