New Form I-9
There's a new version of Form I-9 that employers can begin using immediately, even though it's not mandatory to make the switch until January 22,...
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DOL Overtime Rule On Hold for Now
The DOL's new overtime rule that was set to take effect on December 1 has been postponed until a pending lawsuit is resolved.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Nov 24, 2016
Unclaimed Paycheck – Fact Check
Each year, millions of dollars in lost or unclaimed paychecks have left employers wondering what they can and cannot do. Here are the answers.
Celeste Houston, Stratus HR Vice President - Payroll
Oct 31, 2016
When Outsourcing Your Payroll Is a Bad Idea
Outsourcing payroll is a great way to ease one of the big pains of running a business. But too often, small businesses are getting duped into using a...
John Farnsworth, Stratus HR Chief Executive Officer
Aug 10, 2016
ACA Shared Responsibility Payment – What Do I Do?
I got a letter saying my employee may be eligible for an ACA government subsidy and that I may owe a shared responsibility payment. What should I do?
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Jul 22, 2016
Upcoming Changes to Overtime
Any day now, the DOL is expected to release its final changes to overtime regulations, which will create a ripple effect of costly wage increases.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
May 2, 2016
ACA Forms Due to Employees Jan. 31
All applicable large employers should provide Form 1095-C to employees, but do your employees know about this form and what to do with it when it...
Makenzie Chansamoeun, Stratus HR Benefits/HRIS Manager
Dec 2, 2015
How to Negotiate Salary
Having the “money talk” with job candidates is awkward and uncomfortable and can make or break hiring decisions. Learn how to negotiate salary like a...
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Nov 4, 2015
Variable Pay Options: Why, When, How
Adding a variable pay system, or pay based on performance, is a supplemental way to boost employee performance and achieve company goals.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Sep 30, 2015
