Why Month-in-Advance Premiums?
Learn how month-in-advance premiums ensure uninterrupted coverage, as well as what employees should expect for catch-up deductions and long-term...
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What Is Intermittent FMLA Leave?
When employees qualify for FMLA but need to take time off in smaller blocks of time, it's called intermittent leave. Here’s how it works.
Dallace Hansen
Feb 25, 2026
Benefit and Retirement Plan Limits (Including FSA Limits) for 2026
In 2026, nearly every employee benefit and retirement plan that provides some form of tax savings will see an increased limit, due to inflation...
Makenzie Chansamoeun, Stratus HR Benefits/HRIS Manager
Dec 26, 2025
An Easier Way to Boost Employee Retirement Benefits: SECURE 2.0 Act Explained
The SECURE 2.0 Act simplifies offering retirement benefits and makes saving for retirement easier. The problem? Most employers don’t know about it.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Nov 5, 2025
Health Insurance Costs 2026: Prepare for Steep Increases
There’s a perfect storm brewing that is projected to surge 2026 health premiums at unprecedented increases. Learn what you can do to prepare.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Oct 10, 2025
Can Employees Claim Short-Term Disability for Mental Health Conditions?
If your company offers short-term disability, are mental health challenges considered qualified health conditions? If so, what is required to make a...
Makenzie Chansamoeun, Stratus HR Benefits/HRIS Manager
Aug 29, 2025
Crafting Competitive Benefits Packages for Emerging Industry Talent
Have you noticed your top employees are looking for more than traditional employee benefits? Here’s how to create more competitive benefits packages.
Natalie Soltero, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Jul 16, 2025
Roth vs Traditional 401K - Which is Best?
Let’s say your company offers a 401K with both Traditional and Roth investment options. Which one should you choose?
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Jul 11, 2025
Employee Mental Health: Is Your Company Doing Enough?
While it may not be your job to solve employees’ physical and mental health problems, you can enhance workplace mental health by being open and...
Makenzie Chansamoeun, Stratus HR Benefits/HRIS Manager
Mar 10, 2025
