Can You Refuse a Drug Test at Work?
When an employee is asked to take a drug test, whether it be for-cause or random, does the employee have the right to refuse?
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Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act: What to Know
Could your HR team be violating USERRA without realizing it? Learn the key military leave, reemployment, benefits, and discrimination rules.
Joey Eastwood, PHR, Stratus HR Consultant
Aug 6, 2026
Establishing a Zero-Tolerance Policy for Workplace Violence
Looking for a zero-tolerance workplace violence policy? Here's a sample policy, along with guidelines for your violence prevention plan.
Joey Eastwood, PHR, Stratus HR Consultant
Mar 11, 2026
Emergency Planning for Business: How to Protect and Prepare
If a natural disaster were to strike, would your business survive? Know how to plan for an emergency to keep your company resilient and your...
Joey Eastwood, PHR, Stratus HR Consultant
Jul 24, 2025
Why a Civil Records Background Check Is a Risky Move for Employers
While background checks are usually a good idea, a civil records check should never be included in your list of pre-employment requirements. Here's...
Joey Eastwood, PHR, Stratus HR Consultant
Apr 10, 2025
Risk Management in Construction Industry: Ensuring the Safety of Your Team
Ensure that your workers leave the site unharmed at the end of every shift. Here are a few tips to promote construction worker safety.
Joey Eastwood, PHR, Stratus HR Consultant
Sep 20, 2024
Deciphering Pre Adverse Action When There's a Hit on a Background Check
If you conduct background checks as part of your due diligence, what should you do when you discover something negative?
Joey Eastwood, PHR, Stratus HR Consultant
May 31, 2024
Workplace Violence: How to Recognize and Reduce Risks
Explore essential strategies to combat workplace violence. Learn to recognize the signs, understand its forms, and implement measures to protect your...
Joey Eastwood, PHR, Stratus HR Consultant
Aug 29, 2023
Summer Safety: Keeping Employees Safe in Hot Weather
Summer safety is extra crucial for workers who perform jobs outside in hot weather. Protect your workers with these training and safety tips.
Joey Eastwood, PHR, Stratus HR Consultant
Jun 16, 2023
