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.
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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
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
Charging Employees for Uniforms
Are employers allowed to have employees pay for uniforms? Yes, but employers need to ensure employee wages never dip below minimum wage and...
Cariann Lieske, SHRM-CP
May 26, 2017
DOL Overtime Rule On Hold for Now
The DOL's new overtime rule that was set to take effect on December 1 has been postponed until a pending lawsuit is resolved.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Nov 24, 2016
Are Teachers Considered to be Exempt?
Will teachers have to earn the minimum salary amount of $913/week to be considered exempt from overtime?
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
May 31, 2016
Independent Contractor: Redefined
Due to a tightened definition, it’s time to reevaluate whether or not your independent contractors should be considered employees.
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Jul 29, 2015
“Hiring” an Independent Contractor
If you or someone you know has “hired” an independent contractor, here are 7 common signs that the workers is actually an employee.
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Feb 27, 2015
