Is Hiring Teens a Good Alternative to a Tight Labor Market?
With unemployment at record low levels in many areas of the country, could hiring teens be the solution to your staffing shortage?
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Mobile Devices: Minimizing Overtime Concerns
When employees can check into work 24/7 with their mobile devices, shouldn't employers be paying overtime for that remote work time?
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Sep 30, 2021
“Must Be Currently Employed.” Is Unemployment Discrimination Legal?
Unemployment discrimination is defined as excluding candidates currently unemployed --- but is it illegal?
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Jul 21, 2021
Employer Penalties Increase for Federal Law Violations
The DOL announced an increase to employer penalties for noncompliance with federal laws. See what the price per infraction is as of Jan 15, 2020.
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Jan 16, 2020
New Overtime Rule Compliance Strategies
If you have exempt employees making less than $35,568, you'll need to implement 1 of these 4 overtime compliance strategies for each affected...
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Jan 9, 2020
New Overtime Rule: Minimum Salary Raised to $35,568
The DOL has officially released a final overtime rule requiring employees to earn at least $35,568 to be exempt from overtime, effective January 1,...
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Sep 25, 2019
Minimum Wage Increases - July 1, 2019
Minimum wage is increasing in several states and municipalities as of July 1, 2019. Will your employees be affected? Check the list.
Sher Shields, MBA, Stratus HR Marketing Coordinator
Jun 17, 2019
Child Labor Laws: What You Shouldn’t Overlook
Before hiring a teenager, be sure you know which jobs they can do and what their applicable hour restrictions are to avoid being hit by a DOL penalty.
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Mar 29, 2019
Breastfeeding at Work: What Employers Need to Know
What kind of accommodations should a nursing employee need, and is my small company required to provide those accommodations for her?
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Jan 25, 2019
