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.
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Deaf Job Applicant Wins McDonald's Discrimination Lawsuit
The EEOC, McDonald’s must pay $56,000 as a settlement in a recent discrimination lawsuit for not letting a deaf applicant interview for a job
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Nov 11, 2016
4 Step Plan to Prevent Workplace Harassment
Workplace harassment poses a threat to other workers as well as to the company. Here's a quick guide to curb unwanted behavior in the workplace.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Oct 28, 2016
Preventing “Locker Room Banter” at Work
"Locker room banter" may be plaguing your workplace with effects far more damaging than you suspect without implementing these 4 combative steps.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Oct 28, 2016
Time Off for Voting: What Employers Should Know
Do you have an election leave policy? Whether or not you have one, state law may require you to accommodate voter leave requests with paid leave.
Cariann Lieske, SHRM-CP
Oct 25, 2016
6 Easy Recruiting Tips for Small Business
Hiring? Recruiting new employees can be a daunting task for small businesses. Get an edge on your competition with these tips to improve your...
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Oct 19, 2016
When Outsourcing Your Payroll Is a Bad Idea
Outsourcing payroll is a great way to ease one of the big pains of running a business. But too often, small businesses are getting duped into using a...
John Farnsworth, Stratus HR Chief Executive Officer
Aug 10, 2016
ACA Shared Responsibility Payment – What Do I Do?
I got a letter saying my employee may be eligible for an ACA government subsidy and that I may owe a shared responsibility payment. What should I do?
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Jul 22, 2016
Salary Alone Does Not Earn Overtime Exemption Status
If you make more than $47,476 as of December 1, does that automatically mean you are exempt from earning overtime wages? Answer...
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Jul 15, 2016
