Can I Give My Employee a Gift Card Without Being Taxed?
When you want to show appreciation to your employees, can you give them a gift card without being taxed? The answer isn’t as straightforward as you’d...
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Minimum Wage Increases - January 1, 2019
Along with 19 states, various cities and counties will see minimum wage increases in January, 2019. Employers should verify they're in compliance.
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Dec 21, 2018
Tax-Related Investment Considerations Before Year's End
Be sure to look at your financial situation before the year ends, as some tax-advantage strategies end at midnight on Dec 31.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Dec 12, 2018
2019 FSA and HSA Contribution Limits
For 2019, Health FSA contributions will cap at $2700 (an increase of $50 from 2018) and HSA contributions will cap at $3500/individual and...
Makenzie Chansamoeun, Stratus HR Benefits/HRIS Manager
Nov 15, 2018
Paying Nonexempt Employees When They Travel
If an hourly employee is required to travel, there are several what-if questions you need to ask to determine how much of the travel time should be...
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Oct 15, 2018
The Ins and Outs of Paying Piece Rate
Jobs with repetitive tasks can quickly seem mundane, so paying employees by piece rate can spark motivation - Complicated, but here is why...
Celeste Houston, Stratus HR Vice President - Payroll
Sep 24, 2018
Top 5 New-Age Rules of Paying Employees
When determining how much to pay, creating policies about pay, or determining what and when to discuss pay in the application process, know these...
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Aug 13, 2018
When Should Interns Be Paid?
The DOL recently updated guidance on how to identify whether an internship truly qualifies to be unpaid. See if your position makes the cut.
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
May 29, 2018
IRS Releases 2018 W-4 and Withholding Calculator
Because of major changes to tax law, employees should ensure they have the proper amount of taxes being withheld and adjust their 2018 W-4...
Celeste Houston, Stratus HR Vice President - Payroll
Mar 1, 2018
