Are Employee Gift Cards Taxable?
If you give your employees a gift card, is that considered a "de minimis" non-taxable gift? What if it's more (or less) than $25 in value?
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FSA-HSA Contribution Limits For 2022
Both FSA and HSA contribution limits for 2022 have increased, although employers have discretion on whether they allow the full IRS maximums.
Makenzie Chansamoeun, Stratus HR Benefits/HRIS Manager
Dec 13, 2021
Want to Save on Insurance? Be a Smarter Healthcare Consumer
If you're tired of health insurance renewal increases each year, follow these tips on how to be a smarter healthcare consumer.
Makenzie Chansamoeun, Stratus HR Benefits/HRIS Manager
Oct 28, 2021
What is the COBRA Subsidy? (And Do I Qualify?)
The COBRA subsidy offered through the American Rescue Plan allows qualifying individuals to have free health insurance from Apr-Sep 2021.
Makenzie Chansamoeun, Stratus HR Benefits/HRIS Manager
Apr 30, 2021
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
Mar 30, 2021
Accident Plan Insurance 101
What's an accident plan? Here's a quick overview of how it works, what's typically covered, and whether you must also have health insurance.
Makenzie Chansamoeun, Stratus HR Benefits/HRIS Manager
Feb 16, 2021
FSA-HSA Contribution Limits for 2021
The 2021 FSA contribution limit will remain at $2,750 while the FSA rollover amount and HSA contribution limits have both increased for 2021.
Makenzie Chansamoeun, Stratus HR Benefits/HRIS Manager
Nov 30, 2020
PTO in a Pandemic: Encouraging Employees to Step Away
You know burnout is just around the corner, but how do you get workers to use PTO in a culture of hussle and staying logged in 24/7?
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Sep 11, 2020
Unemployment Scam Alert: COVID-19 Edition
The FTC recently issued an unemployment scam alert regarding fraudulent claims. Here's what you should know and how to protect your company.
Sher Shields, MBA, Stratus HR Marketing Coordinator
Aug 20, 2020
