Does My Small Business Have to Offer Leaves of Absence to Employees?
As a small business, are you legally required to offer any paid (or nonpaid) leaves of absence to your employees? What if you have fewer than 50...
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Top 25 Employment Laws All Managers Should Know
What are the most important federal HR laws managers should know? Here’s our top 25, broken down by company size.
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Mar 7, 2024
Does the Overturn of Roe v Wade Affect My Workplace?
From various state laws to water cooler discussions, the overturn of Roe v Wade could have a significant impact on your company.
Sher Shields, MBA, Stratus HR Marketing Coordinator
Jun 30, 2022
Appropriations Act: Extended Paid Leave & New PPP Loan
The recent pandemic relief bill (Consolidated Appropriations Act) extends emergency paid leave and provides a second round of PPP loans.
Chase Heywood, Stratus HR Chief Operations Officer
Dec 30, 2020
FFCRA, FMLA, PTO: How Much Leave Can I Take in a Year?
If I used emergency paid leave through the FFCRA last spring and am forced to quarantine a second time, what are my paid leave options?
Natalie Soltero, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Aug 14, 2020
Preventing COVID-19 Employment Claims
With the COVID-19 pandemic, small businesses are more vulnerable than ever to employment claims, from both existing statutes and new laws recently...
Sher Shields, MBA, Stratus HR Marketing Coordinator
May 28, 2020
FFCRA Employee FAQs
Since the FFCRA was passed, many employees have had questions about how this Act affects their insurance and what relief options are available to...
Sher Shields, MBA, Stratus HR Marketing Coordinator
Apr 10, 2020
COVID-19 Emergency Paid Sick & FMLA: Employer Questions Answered
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act provides much-needed financial aid to employees who are unable to work due to COVID-19. Here are the...
Sher Shields, MBA, Stratus HR Marketing Coordinator
Mar 20, 2020
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
