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...
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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
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
Why payroll outsourcing may not be all unicorns and rainbows
Payroll outsourcing can come with some potential risks to keep in mind. Here's just a few examples...
Celeste Houston, Stratus HR Vice President - Payroll
Dec 22, 2017
Is a PEO or ASO better for business? Comparing options
When comparing small business options, how does an ASO compare to a PEO and why would a company choose one option over the other?
John Farnsworth, Stratus HR Chief Executive Officer
Oct 18, 2017
New Overtime Law Rejected
The DOL's overtime law to bump an exempt employee's minimum salary to $47,476 was rejected in court. What this means for employers...
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Sep 18, 2017
Minimum Wage Increases - July 1, 2017
Although the federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr has not changed since 2009, several states will see minimum wage increases as of July 1, 2017.
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Jun 30, 2017
