DOL Ends Telecommuting As We Know It
The recent DOL ruling on overtime exemptions has many employers scratching their heads when they consider their telecommuting practices.
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NEW UTAH LAW: Pregnant Employees Must Have Reasonable Accommodation
The Pregnancy Discrimination Act already protects employees from discrimination, but a new law now requires Utah employers to...
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
May 31, 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
Are you required to pay salaried workers overtime? DOL sets new rules!
The DOL has officially announced its final rule updating overtime regulations. Workers who earn less than $47,476 annually must now be paid overtime.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
May 19, 2016
Thinking about telecommuting? Here’s something completely different
A fascinating new organizational behavior concept called agile development has helped a Utah tech company nearly triple its output with fewer...
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
May 3, 2016
Upcoming Changes to Overtime
Any day now, the DOL is expected to release its final changes to overtime regulations, which will create a ripple effect of costly wage increases.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
May 2, 2016
Manager Training: Identifying Retaliation
Retaliation is the most common type of alleged discrimination nationally, making it critical for managers to be educated on identifying potential...
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Apr 28, 2016
Steps to Prevent Retaliation at Work
Retaliation is a form of revenge made manifest through how employees are treated at work. Eliminate workplace retaliation claims with these 6 easy...
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Apr 27, 2016
DOL Issues Proposed Notice of Paid Sick Leave
The DOL has issued a proposed notice for federal contractors to provide employees with up to seven days of paid sick leave annually.
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Mar 31, 2016
