Negative Social Media Post: Protected or Unprotected Behavior?
When an employee bashes your company in a negative social media post, can they legally be disciplined? Or is that their freedom of speech?
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What to do After Employee Misconduct: Disciplinary Action or Immediate Termination?
Does my employee's inappropriate behavior warrant disciplinary action or immediate termination? Consider these examples.
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Jul 15, 2021
Racism: What is and isn’t acceptable behavior when off-the-clock
One of your employees has become involved with a movement that may be considered racism, but their involvement is off-the-clock. What should you do?
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Jun 5, 2020
Employer Penalties Increase for Federal Law Violations
The DOL announced an increase to employer penalties for noncompliance with federal laws. See what the price per infraction is as of Jan 15, 2020.
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Jan 16, 2020
Employee records retention: we have to keep them for how long?
With so many different employee records and retention timeframes, how do you keep them all straight? We've outlined them for you in this at-a-glance...
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Oct 16, 2019
Can you still tell a joke at work?
When one person’s humor can lead to another person’s alienation, should you stay all business and refrain from telling a joke at work?
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Aug 1, 2019
Job Applicants with Misdemeanors: Employer Guidance
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
Apr 26, 2019
Gig Economy: Kicking Employer Concerns
The gig economy seems to be taking over and you need to stay ahead of the curve. Have you lost employees to working gigs? Can you hire gig workers?
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Mar 15, 2019
Minimum Wage Increases - January 1, 2019
Along with 19 states, various cities and counties will see minimum wage increases in January, 2019. Employers should verify they're in compliance.
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Dec 21, 2018
