Job Applicants with Misdemeanors: Employer Guidance
While a criminal background is not a protected class, automatically rejecting a candidate based on a misdemeanor (or felony) may lead to legal...
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7 Reasons You Need a PEO vs. Payroll Services
Are you choosing between a PEO v. payroll company? Consider whether your company would benefit from these seven areas to help you decide.
John Farnsworth, Stratus HR Chief Executive Officer
Apr 19, 2019
Child Labor Laws: What You Shouldn’t Overlook
Before hiring a teenager, be sure you know which jobs they can do and what their applicable hour restrictions are to avoid being hit by a DOL penalty.
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Mar 29, 2019
Is today the most dangerously, unproductive day of the year?
The Monday following the switch to Daylight Savings Time has a history of problems, with research to back that...
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Mar 11, 2019
Privacy - MY HECK!!
In a world where practically everything is searchable online, should employees have a lower expectation of privacy for their personal and behavioral...
John Farnsworth, Stratus HR Chief Executive Officer
Feb 13, 2019
OSHA Summary Logs 2019: Are You Compliant?
It’s time for certain employers to post their OSHA Summary of last year's reportable worksite injuries, as well as file online before March 2, 2019.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Feb 5, 2019
Have a Calculator But Not an Accountant: The Case for Outsourcing
When you’re the outsider looking in, like I am, you get to see the real cost of not outsourcing these tasks...
Stephanie Lyon, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Business Consultant
Sep 17, 2018
Am I liable for accidents on employees’ paid breaks?
Without these 3 preventive steps, an employer may be liable for any accidents that occur to employees who leave company premises on a paid break.
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Jul 17, 2018
EAP Available at No Cost to Stratus Employees
As a reminder, all Stratus HR employees can access our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) program at no cost to them, regardless of insurance.
Makenzie Chansamoeun, Stratus HR Benefits/HRIS Manager
Jun 14, 2018
