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Brad Fagergren, SPHR, SHRM-SCP In Manager Training, , Termination

Disciplinary Action or Immediate Termination?

One of most difficult aspects of human resources is employee discipline. Although your company may have an outlined schedule of progressive discipline, different situations may warrant different consequences – and...

Sher Shields, MBA In Corrective Action, General Human Resources, Manager Training, , Termination

Employee Termination: Does Documenting the Reason Matter?

As a manager, you have a lot of responsibilities that spread your time thin and make ordinary, mundane tasks feel like low priorities. But when it comes to documenting an...

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...

Natalie Soltero, SPHR, SHRM-SCP In Coronavirus, Performance, Termination

Furlough or Layoff – which one is it?

While many companies recently had to downsize in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, employees may have been told they were laid off or furloughed. But which term was the appropriate...

Joey Eastwood, Human Resources Generalist In Drug Testing, , Termination

Can I refuse to take a drug test at work?

So you don't want to take a drug test ...This week, Joey lets us know the consequences of refusing a work drug test. Tune in now! #AskAnHRExpertPosted by Stratus.hr on...

Colin Thompson, Vice President - Human Resources In , Termination

Ghosting: Is a two-week notice really necessary when you leave your job?

Let's talk about ghostingOn this week's #AskAnHRExpert, "Am I obligated to give a two-week notice when I quit?"Posted by Stratus.hr on Friday, January 4, 2019 Thinking about ghosting? HR Director,...

Colin Thompson, Vice President - Human Resources In Employee Morale, General Human Resources, Health & Wellness, , Payroll, Risk Management, Termination, Turnover

Can an employee be forced to work overtime?

Question: “My 19-year-old son was told that if he didn’t work 60 hours a week (working graveyards), he would be fired. Is this legal?” Answer: Yes, mandatory overtime is legal,...

Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP In General Human Resources, , Retention, Termination

Beyond Layoffs: How to Right-Size Your Workforce

Layoffs are an unfortunate default when a company realizes it has more manpower than it can afford or productively keep busy. While sometimes layoffs are unavoidable, there may be times...

Stacey Gibson, Director of Human Resources In Employee Morale, General Human Resources, Manager Training, , Performance, Retention, Termination

Is a Demotion Ever the Right Choice?

I was recently asked if demotions can ever successful. That’s hard to answer since demotions typically make either the employee or the company look like a loser. How do you...

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

Furlough or Layoff – which one is it?

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