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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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Can an employer legally exclude an applicant based on a misdemeanor in their criminal background? At face value, a criminal background is not a protected class – meaning applicants with...
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