Robust Benefit Plan Options are Must-Haves for Small Businesses
Chances are, your workforce would jump ship in favor of a better health plan. But how do you know that what you’re spending is really worth it?
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ACA: Providing Benefit Dollars
Per the ACA, can an employer get a tax break for providing a benefit dollar to employees with an individual health plan? Not if you're a large...
John Farnsworth, Stratus HR Chief Executive Officer
May 31, 2016
DOL Issues Proposed Notice of Paid Sick Leave
The DOL has issued a proposed notice for federal contractors to provide employees with up to seven days of paid sick leave annually.
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Mar 31, 2016
HSA – Just for Open Enrollment?
Unlike the rules that govern FSAs, HSAs are quite different, including the ability to change contribution amounts outside of open enrollment.
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Mar 24, 2016
Reducing worker hours for ACA compliance could land you in court!
Businesses who reduce worker hours as an ACA-compliance strategy could find themselves with even bigger bills to pay – including legal fees.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Feb 29, 2016
Free Tool to Navigate Medicare
Stratus.hr now has a free resource to help seniors understand Medicare options and social security benefits, available to everyone.
Makenzie Chansamoeun, Stratus HR Benefits/HRIS Manager
Feb 29, 2016
What one thing do employees want more than a pay raise?
Most workers aren’t as interested in a boost to their pay as they are in this, and it’s not that hard to add to their compensation package.
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Dec 2, 2015
ACA Forms Due to Employees Jan. 31
All applicable large employers should provide Form 1095-C to employees, but do your employees know about this form and what to do with it when it...
Makenzie Chansamoeun, Stratus HR Benefits/HRIS Manager
Dec 2, 2015
FSA Reminder: Use it or lose it!
Remember, only $500 of employee flexible spending account (FSA) dollars will roll over to 2016. Remind employees to exhaust any balance beyond $500!
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Dec 2, 2015
