PEO vs. Payroll Service: What's the Difference and Which Does Your Business Need?
PEOs and payroll services both handle payroll, but that's where the similarity ends. Learn the key differences which is right for your business.
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Can You Refuse a Drug Test at Work?
When an employee is asked to take a drug test, whether it be for-cause or random, does the employee have the right to refuse?
Joey Eastwood, Stratus HR Human Resources Generalist
Aug 21, 2026
How Small Businesses Can Offer Better Employee Benefits Without Breaking the Budget
By partnering with a PEO, small businesses can compete against large corporations and offer Fortune 500-level health, dental, and retirement benefits.
Stratus HR Marketing Team
Aug 19, 2026
Disciplinary Action: Strong vs. Weak Documentation
All disciplinary action should include documentation that protects your business. See three examples of strong vs. weak documentation.
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Aug 14, 2026
The Most Common HR Mistakes Small Businesses Make (And How to Avoid Them)
HR mistakes cost small businesses thousands in fines, lawsuits, and lost employees. Learn the most common HR errors and how to fix them.
Stratus HR Marketing Team
Aug 12, 2026
Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act: What to Know
Could your HR team be violating USERRA without realizing it? Learn the key military leave, reemployment, benefits, and discrimination rules.
Joey Eastwood, Stratus HR Human Resources Generalist
Aug 6, 2026
Do All Employers Have to Honor Religious Accommodation Requests?
Which employers have to provide religious accommodations, what qualifies as an undue hardship, and how do they reduce legal risks when handling...
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Jul 31, 2026
When an Employee Asks for a Pay Advance
If an employee approaches you about a pay advance, the way you respond should include a balance of compassion, consistency, and a clear workplace...
Sam Yoshida, SHRM-CP, MHR, Stratus HR Consultant
Jul 22, 2026
Job Applicants with Misdemeanors: What the 2026 DOJ Opinion Says
While a criminal background is not a protected class, automatically rejecting a candidate based on a misdemeanor (or felony) may lead to legal...
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Jul 17, 2026
