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Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act: What to Know
Could your HR team be violating USERRA without realizing it? Learn the key military leave, reemployment, benefits, and discrimination rules.
Joey Eastwood, Stratus HR Human Resources Generalist
Aug 6, 2026
Do All Employers Have to Honor Religious Accommodation Requests?
Which employers have to provide religious accommodations, what qualifies as an undue hardship, and how do they reduce legal risks when handling...
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Jul 31, 2026
OSHA Heat Rule: What Employers Should Know
OSHA's proposed heat safety rule for protecting employees pertains to workers both indoors and outdoors. Learn what it entails for employers.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Jun 1, 2026
How to Discipline an Employee with Disabilities
There's a delicate balance of accommodating an employee with disabilities while effectively sending the right message to your staff.
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Apr 15, 2026
Compensable Time: What Employers Should Know to Stay Compliant
Per the Fair Labor Standards Act, certain time spent on the job must always be paid - even if it includes waiting or travel time or tasks done from...
Sam Yoshida, SHRM-CP, MHR, Stratus HR Consultant
Feb 20, 2026
Small Businesses: Pay Attention to the $1.35M California Privacy Complaint
If your company operates online, collects consumer data, or accepts job applications from CA residents, you need to take action to comply with the...
Kristen Neilson, SHRM-SCP, Communication Manager
Dec 5, 2025
Independent Contractor vs Employee: New Clarification
A recent court case reminds employers everywhere to review whether workers being paid as independent contractors should be considered employees.
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Nov 28, 2025
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?
Natalie Soltero, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Sep 29, 2025
