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...
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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
Charging Employees for Uniforms
Are employers allowed to have employees pay for uniforms? Yes, but employers need to ensure employee wages never dip below minimum wage and...
Cariann Lieske, SHRM-CP
May 26, 2017
IRS Warns of W-2 Scam Targeting Payroll and HR Departments
The IRS is warning companies of an email scam where a corporate officer seemingly requests employee W-2s to get private information.
Celeste Houston, Stratus HR Vice President - Payroll
Feb 10, 2017
5 ways to keep small business growth manageable
Your small business growth is incredible. But when work comes in faster than you and your team can handle, adopt these five strategies to ensure ...
John Farnsworth, Stratus HR Chief Executive Officer
Feb 7, 2017
Can You Claim the Saver's Credit on Your Taxes?
Even if you already contribute to a retirement plan, you may be a fit for the savers credit, an added tax credit that's open to all workers
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Jan 27, 2017
