Does My Small Business Have to Offer Leaves of Absence to Employees?
As a small business, are you legally required to offer any paid (or nonpaid) leaves of absence to your employees? What if you have fewer than 50...
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PTO in a Pandemic: Encouraging Employees to Step Away
You know burnout is just around the corner, but how do you get workers to use PTO in a culture of hussle and staying logged in 24/7?
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Sep 11, 2020
FFCRA, FMLA, PTO: How Much Leave Can I Take in a Year?
If I used emergency paid leave through the FFCRA last spring and am forced to quarantine a second time, what are my paid leave options?
Natalie Soltero, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Aug 14, 2020
FFCRA Employee FAQs
Since the FFCRA was passed, many employees have had questions about how this Act affects their insurance and what relief options are available to...
Sher Shields, MBA, Stratus HR Marketing Coordinator
Apr 10, 2020
Coronavirus FAQs: What Employers Are Asking
With a pandemic on everyone’s minds, here's our list of Coronavirus FAQs we've been asked by clients. Add your question by emailing HR@stratus.hr!
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Mar 23, 2020
COVID-19 Emergency Paid Sick & FMLA: Employer Questions Answered
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act provides much-needed financial aid to employees who are unable to work due to COVID-19. Here are the...
Sher Shields, MBA, Stratus HR Marketing Coordinator
Mar 20, 2020
Keeping Your Company Flu-Free
Nobody wins when employees are sick with the flu. Take these 7 proactive steps to keep your employees productive and healthy this flu season.
Makenzie Chansamoeun, Stratus HR Benefits/HRIS Manager
Nov 7, 2019
Do Employees Get Time Off to Vote?
If an employee requests time off to vote, does the worker have to make accommodations? Although the logical answer is "yes," it depends on...
Cariann Lieske, SHRM-CP
Oct 29, 2018
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
