Are Employers Required to Provide Breaks?
Are you legally required to offer breaks (paid or unpaid) to employees? The answer depends on these criteria.
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Do Teens Need Sexual Harassment Prevention Training?
While teens make up only a small percentage of the workforce, they are oftentimes ignorant to what's considered sexual harassment at work.
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Apr 12, 2021
Giving a 1099 to This Teenage Worker Was Illegal
My niece’s employer took advantage of her by paying her as an independent contractor with a 1099 but insisted they did nothing wrong.
Sher Shields, MBA, Stratus HR Marketing Coordinator
Feb 26, 2021
Tips for Receiving Feedback: Employees & Managers
If your knee-jerk reaction is to put others on the defense, here are some tips for receiving feedback that will improve your relationships.
Emily Kranendonk, MHR
Jan 28, 2021
Can Employees Claim “Religious Exemption” from the COVID-19 Vaccine?
Whether or not you believe them, can your employees claim a religious exemption from the COVID-19 vaccine to avoid being inoculated?
Cariann Lieske, SHRM-CP
Jan 20, 2021
5 Things Employers Should Know about Elections and Employee Rights
When elections are in the air, employees get passionate. Here's a short list of what they can and can't do at work to share their passion.
Emily Kranendonk, MHR
Oct 10, 2020
Politics in the Workplace Policy: What to Include
Looking for a Politics in the Workplace Policy? While there's no standard policy every company uses, here are sample phrases to be included in your...
Cariann Lieske, SHRM-CP
Feb 13, 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
Minimum Wage Increases – January 1, 2020
While the federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr still presides in 21 states, many states will have minimum wage rate increases in 2020.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Dec 18, 2019
