Is Light Duty for Sickness a Thing?
Can I offer light duty to an employee who is sick, or is that only for somebody who has been injured at work?
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How to Spot Client Risk and Weigh Value
Is there a dollar amount that delineates whether a risky client is worth the gamble?
Sher Shields, MBA, Stratus HR Marketing Coordinator
Dec 21, 2022
Breaking Through People Problems to Ensure Long-Term Viability
Most companies start off small and develop processes and systems over time, but how do they manage the people problems that inevitably arise?
Stephanie Lyon, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Business Consultant
Jul 14, 2022
FLSA Penalties: Mistakes to Avoid
FLSA penalties increase each year for violations of minimum wage, overtime, child labor, record keeping, employee classifications, and more.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Apr 25, 2022
CyberSecurity Alert Heightened: What Are You Doing About It?
With the nation on high alert for cybersecurity threats, take advantage of these free resources and teach your employees safe cyber practices.
John Farnsworth, Stratus HR Chief Executive Officer
Apr 4, 2022
Is Outsourcing Payroll a Bad Idea?
Considering the risks, is outsourcing payroll a bad idea for my company? Is there a better alternative option?
John Farnsworth, Stratus HR Chief Executive Officer
Feb 15, 2022
Contesting (and Winning) an Unemployment Claim
When you receive notice of a former employee's unemployment claim, always contest it when the employee had quit or was fired. Here's how.
Kristen Neilson, SHRM-SCP, Communication Manager
Oct 8, 2021
Negative Social Media Post: Protected or Unprotected Behavior?
When an employee bashes your company in a negative social media post, can they legally be disciplined? Or is that their freedom of speech?
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Aug 17, 2021
Do Teens Need Sexual Harassment Prevention Training?
While teens make up only a small percentage of the workforce, they are oftentimes ignorant to what's considered sexual harassment at work.
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Apr 12, 2021
