Employee Retention Credit (ERC): Processing Delays and Challenges
Nearly five years after Congress passed the ERC to provide relief for business owners, most companies still have not received their refund. Why the...
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Worried About Immigration ICE Raids? How to Prepare Your Employees
Despite having verified employee work documentation, you may be concerned about business interruptions from a potential ICE raid. See how to prepare.
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Jan 15, 2025
Guidelines for Awarding Merit Pay Increase
Here are some tips as a small business owner on how to award pay increases while factoring in performance to reward top employees.
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Jan 10, 2025
Clocked In Workers Should Not Leave Premises: Employer Liability for Accidents on 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.
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Jan 6, 2025
Capturing Feedback from Employees to Boost Engagement
Does your company have a disconnect with gathering employee feedback? Here are several tips to reverse that trend.
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Dec 27, 2024
2025 Minimum Wage: Preparing for Increases in 21 States
While the federal minimum wage has not increased since 2009, many states will see minimum wage rate increases in 2025 - most of which occur January...
Natalie Soltero, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Dec 20, 2024
Stratus HR Named Among 2024 Best Companies to Work For in Utah
Utah Business Magazine has named Stratus HR as a 2024 Best Companies to Work For, making this the fourth time in five years to have received this...
Sher Shields, MBA, Stratus HR Marketing Coordinator
Dec 12, 2024
HSA - FSA Eligible Expenses
Need a quick list of commonly-used items you can purchase with your pre-tax health FSA dollars?
Makenzie Chansamoeun, Stratus HR Benefits/HRIS Manager
Dec 5, 2024
2025 FSA Limits: Maximizing Your Tax-Free Benefits with HSA and FSA
The IRS has increased limits for 2025 tax-savings accounts for both Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
Makenzie Chansamoeun, Stratus HR Benefits/HRIS Manager
Nov 30, 2024
