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...
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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, should gig workers be classified as independent contractors or employees?
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
Can You Ban Employees from Discussing Politics in the Workplace?
With political tension about to be more prominent as elections draw near, what are your employer limits for restricting political activity at work?
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Oct 12, 2023
Remote I9 Verification: Employer FAQs for August 2023 Form I-9
As of August 1, 2023, there’s a new Form I-9 to confirm worker eligibility where qualified employers can review employee ID remotely rather than in...
Sher Shields, MBA, Stratus HR Marketing Coordinator
Jul 28, 2023
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
