Employee Handbook Check-Up: What to Review
Review these sections in your employee handbook and ensure your policies do not contain this language, which violates worker rights under the NLRA.
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Top 25 Employment Laws All Managers Should Know
What are the most important federal HR laws managers should know? Here’s our top 25, broken down by company size.
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Mar 7, 2024
Is AI Helping or Hurting the Recruitment Process?
Using artificial intelligence (AI) for recruiting has its advantages, but do the pros outweigh the cons? Are there any preferred alternatives?
Natalie Soltero, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Feb 29, 2024
Can You Fire An Employee For Vulgar Language?
Wondering if you can discipline a worker who uses vulgar language? Learn from this court case about whether disciplinary action would be appropriate.
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Feb 26, 2024
Who Pays Unemployment Benefits? MythBusters for Employer Liability
If an employer fires a new worker within their 90-day probationary period, are they culpable for unemployment benefits paid? Learn this answer and...
Averie Hampton, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Human Resources & Unemployment Generalist
Feb 21, 2024
HR Trend: Personalize Learning to Develop Employees
Developing employees via e-learning platforms is an easy way to train. But what if your workers have different learning styles or are on various...
Sam Yoshida, SHRM-CP, MHR, Stratus HR Consultant
Feb 13, 2024
“More” Than a Coworker? Addressing Romance in the Workplace
Considering the risks and potential problems with workplace relationships, how should your company handle a romance at work?
John Farnsworth, Stratus HR Chief Executive Officer
Feb 7, 2024
Time to Post Your OSHA Summary (Feb 1 - Apr 30)
If your company meets requirements, your 2023 OSHA Summary 300(A) needs to be posted for employees to see from Feb 1 through April 30.
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Jan 26, 2024
Gig Work Classifications Per the DOL Final Rule
Per the DOL’s final rule about worker classifications, should gig workers be classified as independent contractors or employees?
Sher Shields, MBA, Stratus HR Marketing Coordinator
Jan 18, 2024
