When Holiday Traditions and Religions Don't Mix
Planning an office holiday party when not all of your employees celebrate holidays? Avoid religious discrimination with these tips.
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Breaking Through People Problems to Ensure Long-Term Viability
Most companies start off small and develop processes and systems over time, but how do they manage the people problems that inevitably arise?
Stephanie Lyon, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Business Consultant
Jul 14, 2022
Job Descriptions: 10 Ways to Attract More Applicants
Job descriptions are how applicants decide whether your position is right for them. Are your qualifications and skills too stringent?
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
May 16, 2022
“Must Be Currently Employed.” Is Unemployment Discrimination Legal?
Unemployment discrimination is defined as excluding candidates currently unemployed --- but is it illegal?
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Jul 21, 2021
Can Employees Claim “Religious Exemption” from the COVID-19 Vaccine?
Whether or not you believe them, can your employees claim a religious exemption from the COVID-19 vaccine to avoid being inoculated?
Cariann Lieske, SHRM-CP
Jan 20, 2021
Should we offer an employee referral bonus?
Offering an employee referral bonus makes recruiting so much easier -- but it could lead to a disproportionate number of homogenous employees.
Cariann Lieske, SHRM-CP
Aug 27, 2020
"Discrimination Against LGBTQ Workers is Illegal" Rules Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recently ruled that sex discrimination encompasses sexual orientation and gender identity. Do you need to make any company...
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Jun 26, 2020
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
Preventing COVID-19 Employment Claims
With the COVID-19 pandemic, small businesses are more vulnerable than ever to employment claims, from both existing statutes and new laws recently...
Sher Shields, MBA, Stratus HR Marketing Coordinator
May 28, 2020
