Recent SCOTUS Ruling Ends Reverse Discrimination
Due to a recent Supreme Court decision, reverse discrimination may soon become an obsolete term. Here's what every employer should know to comply.
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Federal Law Breakdown by 1+, 15+, 20+ Employee Threshold (and more)
Overwhelmed with trying to know which federal law applies to your company? Here's a quick summary of each law, broken down by company size.
Sam Yoshida, SHRM-CP, MHR, Stratus HR Consultant
Apr 3, 2025
HR for Startups: Compliance Fails That Are Consistently Overlooked
Starting a business requires you to pay close attention to compliance. Here are some examples of compliance fails and why you should manage them...
Sam Yoshida, SHRM-CP, MHR, Stratus HR Consultant
Feb 12, 2025
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
OSHA Heat Rule: What Employers Should Know
OSHA recently released its groundbreaking rule for employers regarding heat safety. See the requirements to protect employees both indoors and...
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Jul 19, 2024
How to Accommodate Pregnant Employees per the PWFA
If an employee comes to you requesting an accommodation for pregnancy, what types of accommodations would be considered reasonable?
Natalie Soltero, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Mar 30, 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
Gig Work Classifications Per the DOL Final Rule
Per the DOL’s final rule about worker classifications, gig workers should be classified as employees rather than independent contractors.
Sher Shields, MBA, Stratus HR Marketing Coordinator
Jan 18, 2024
Business Risk Management: How PEOs Can Be Your Lifesaver
Business risk management can be daunting, but PEOs are changing the game in business. Learn how they can be your company’s lifesaver.
Stephanie Lyon, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Business Consultant
Nov 22, 2023
