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Stacey Gibson, Director of Human Resources In Corrective Action, General Human Resources, Manager Training, , Payroll

Unauthorized overtime: does a company have to pay?

Unauthorized overtime? What you should do...Let's say you have a company policy that says employees must get permission to work overtime, but they work overtime anyway --- without authorization. What...

Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP In Corrective Action, General Human Resources, Risk Management

Still no social media policy? Where to start

Social media, whether you like it or not, has become crucial to how businesses run, connect, and market themselves. Yet many business owners have overlooked developing a social media policy,...

Stacey Gibson, Director of Human Resources In Corrective Action, Drug Testing, General Human Resources, Manager Training, Performance, Risk Management

Legalized Marijuana: Can Employers Fire for Impairment?

Let’s say your company is located in a state that allows recreational marijuana use, but you want to maintain a drug-free workplace policy. What are your legal rights as an...

Brad Fagergren, SPHR, SHRM-SCP In Corrective Action, General Human Resources, Manager Training, , Risk Management

Am I liable for accidents on employees’ paid breaks?

If an employee leaves the premises on a paid break, is the company liable if they’re in an accident? Short answer: Yes, the employer could be considered liable unless they...

Colin Thompson, Vice President - Human Resources In Corrective Action, General Human Resources, Manager Training, , Performance, Turnover

Points-Based Attendance Policy – how to customize for your company

Tardiness and absenteeism in the workplace negatively impact morale and productivity. What can you do to curb the problem? Try a points-based attendance policy that allows for the occasional emergency...

Brad Fagergren, SPHR, SHRM-SCP In Corrective Action, General Human Resources, Manager Training, , Termination

Can Employees be Fired for Discussing Pay Rates?

Most people would consider sharing their pay information as taboo. But if an employee were to discuss their pay rate or salary level with fellow coworkers, could they be fired?...

Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP In Corrective Action, Employee Morale, General Human Resources, Manager Training, , Retention, Termination, Turnover

Does the White House have an HR person?

Every morning I listen to the news. And every morning I wonder why the White House doesn't have an HR team to prevent them from doing things like firing people...

Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP In Corrective Action, Employee Morale, General Human Resources, Manager Training, , Performance, Recruiting, Retention, Termination, Turnover

Dealing with a Bully Boss

Scenario: a once highly-competent employee was promoted to manager, but their lack of people skills has created more of an authoritarian bully boss. Because they've built rapport with their years...

Cariann Lieske, SHRM-CP In Corrective Action, Discrimination, Employee Morale, General Human Resources, Manager Training,

Stopping Harassment in the Workplace

U.S. businesses and government agencies paid out more than $482 million to resolve work-related discrimination and harassment claims in 2016, a number that the EEOC indicates is on the rise. As...

Brad Fagergren, SPHR, SHRM-SCP In Corrective Action, Discrimination, Employee Morale, General Human Resources, Manager Training, Risk Management, Termination

Racism in the Workplace: Hostile Workplace v. Employee Rights

Workplace harassment!Tune in now to get some insight on harassment and the 'reasonable person' standard from our most reasonable HR Pro, Brad Fagergren. #AskAnHRExpertPosted by Stratus.hr on Friday, February 16,...

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Racism in the Workplace: Hostile Workplace v. Employee Rights

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