Who Has Job Protection Status Under USERRA?
If an employee says they have military training or plan to be an ICE agent soon, do you have to reserve a position for them upon their return?
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Final Paycheck Laws by State After Employee Termination
When an employee is terminated, state laws determine how quickly they must receive their final paycheck and if PTO must be paid out. See the laws...
Natalie Soltero, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Aug 8, 2025
What’s in the One Big Beautiful Bill that Employers Should Know?
From tax breaks for tips and overtime wages to PFML tax credits, here’s a condensed version of how the One Big Beautiful Bill impacts employers.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Aug 1, 2025
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.
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Jun 12, 2025
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
