Independent Contractor vs Employee: New Clarification
A recent court case reminds employers everywhere to review whether workers being paid as independent contractors should be considered employees.
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How to Have Difficult Conversations with Employees
Do you know how to have difficult conversations with employees? Whether you’re a new manager or an expert, we’ve simplified it into five easy steps.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Nov 20, 2025
Understanding Body Language in an Interview: Sending the Right Message
Is your body language saying the same thing as your words? Here’s a quick checklist of dos and don’ts when conducting an interview.
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Oct 23, 2025
Do Employers Have to Give Breaks? Employee Break Laws by State
Are you legally required to offer breaks (paid or unpaid) to employees? The answer mostly depends on where you work - and, in some states, how old...
Sam Yoshida, SHRM-CP, MHR, Stratus HR Consultant
Oct 16, 2025
Steps to Prevent Retaliation at Work
Retaliation is a form of revenge made manifest through how employees are treated at work, which can be purposefully or subconsciously done.
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Oct 6, 2025
Measure Employee Engagement to Improve Retention
When employees become disengaged over time, the warning signs may be hard to spot. Be proactive and minimize avoidable turnover with these...
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Sep 4, 2025
Benefits of Paperless Onboarding
If you have not yet made the transition to paperless onboarding, you are missing out on efficiencies that will make your business more profitable.
Averie Hampton, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Human Resources & Unemployment Generalist
Aug 22, 2025
When to Terminate an Employee: Key Indicators for Difficult Decisions
If you’re trying to decide whether an employee’s performance or behavior warrants termination, here are five different warning signs to watch for.
Sam Yoshida, SHRM-CP, MHR, Stratus HR Consultant
Aug 15, 2025
What’s in the One Big Beautiful Bill that Employers Should Know?
From tax breaks for tips and overtime wages to PFML tax credits, here’s a condensed version of how the One Big Beautiful Bill impacts employers.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Aug 1, 2025
