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.
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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
Paying Nonexempt Employees When They Travel
If an hourly employee is required to travel, there are several what-if questions you need to ask to determine how much of the travel time should be...
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Oct 15, 2018
The Ins and Outs of Paying Piece Rate
Jobs with repetitive tasks can quickly seem mundane, so paying employees by piece rate can spark motivation - Complicated, but here is why...
Celeste Houston, Stratus HR Vice President - Payroll
Sep 24, 2018
Am I liable for accidents on employees’ paid breaks?
Without these 3 preventive steps, an employer may be liable for any accidents that occur to employees who leave company premises on a paid break.
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Jul 17, 2018
When Should Interns Be Paid?
The DOL recently updated guidance on how to identify whether an internship truly qualifies to be unpaid. See if your position makes the cut.
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
May 29, 2018
Exempt or Nonexempt? Classifying employees
Unsure whether you have an exempt or non-exempt employee? If you classify an employee incorrectly, you could be putting your business at risk.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
May 1, 2018
Hiring Teenagers Guidelines for Businesses
Teens-at-work breaks down teen hiring guidelines and youth employment laws, including which jobs they can do, how many hours they can work...
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Jun 9, 2017
