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Cariann Lieske, SHRM-CP In Coronavirus, Discrimination, General Human Resources, Manager Training, , Risk Management

Can Employees Claim “Religious Exemption” from the COVID-19 Vaccine?

While employers are navigating the legal ramifications of requiring staff members to be vaccinated, one catch might be the “religious accommodation” that employees could claim to opt out of the...

Colin Thompson, Vice President - Human Resources In Discrimination, Hiring, Manager Training, , Recruiting, Termination

“Discrimination Against LGBTQ Workers is Illegal” Rules Supreme Court

The Supreme Court recently ruled that sex discrimination, as outlined in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, also prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. While 21...

Brad Fagergren, SPHR, SHRM-SCP In Discrimination, Termination

Racism: What is and isn’t acceptable behavior when off-the-clock

Racial violence and related events have flooded the news outlets recently, which has sparked questions about what employers can do for off-the-clock racial behavior. Here are the answers to what...

Sher Shields, MBA In Coronavirus, Discrimination, Manager Training, Risk Management

Preventing COVID-19 Employment Claims

From new legislation to existing statutes, nearly every aspect of the COVID-19 pandemic has made small businesses increasingly vulnerable to employment claims, and that could be the final straw to...

Celeste Houston, Vice President - Payroll In Discrimination, General Human Resources, , Payroll, Risk Management

Employee Records Retention: What, Why, and How?

Payroll Records: what are the requirements?How long do I have to keep payroll records and what details have to be included in those records? Stratus.hr Payroll Manager, Celeste, goes through...

Brad Fagergren, SPHR, SHRM-SCP In Discrimination, Employee Morale,

Can you still tell a joke at work?

Heard any good jokes lately? Not everyone is as funny as they think they are. On this week's #AskAnHRExpert, Brad tells us what to do if someone tells an offensive...

Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP In Discrimination, General Human Resources, Manager Training, Recruiting

What can you say during a reference check?

Reference calls: what can you legally say?How much info is too much? Laura Meier Lancaster is here today to give managers advice on how to talk to reference checkers about...

Natalie Soltero, SPHR, SHRM-SCP In Discrimination,

How to Approach Trans and Gender Identity Situations at Work

Updated June 22, 2020 (per the Supreme Court ruling of Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia). Not sure how to address certain situations associated with gender identity in the workplace? We've...

Brad Fagergren, SPHR, SHRM-SCP In Discrimination, , Recruiting

When obesity discrimination is legal

Obesity discrimination: Can you be turned down for a job because of your weight?Brad answers the question, "My friend was turned down for a job, and I think it's because...

Stacey Gibson, Director of Human Resources In Discrimination, General Human Resources, Hiring, Manager Training, , Recruiting

Illegal Interview Questions: What to Avoid

Hiring: What questions should you (and can you) ask?Hiring? Be sure you're asking the right (and legal!) questions. Details in this video.Posted by Stratus.hr on Friday, June 1, 2018 Hiring?...

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