Should an Office Romance Be Allowed at Work?
Relationships at work spark red flags for any HR manager. But should a company have a policy prohibiting office romances altogether?
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Racism in the Workplace: Hostile Workplace v. Employee Rights
What constitutes a hostile workplace? Could a company terminate an employee for off-duty actions such as participation in a rally? Our answer...
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Aug 18, 2017
Employee Termination: 6 Things to Consider Before You Fire
Employee termination is not for the faint of heart. Employers need to consider these 6 things to ensure the company is protected before ...
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Jun 20, 2017
How one comment created a hostile work environment
The ruling indicates a hostile workplace can result from a single comment not intended as offensive. The fine, too, serves as a lesson to businesses.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Apr 25, 2017
Lessons Learned from Uber’s HR Nightmare
A former Uber engineer recently recounted horrifying stories of workplace harassment. Here’s what happened and how it should have been handled...
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Mar 9, 2017
4 Steps for Managing Employee Conflict
No one wants to step in to fix an employee conflict but managers are liable for doing whatever to help the workplace be productive...
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Dec 22, 2016
Deaf Job Applicant Wins McDonald's Discrimination Lawsuit
The EEOC, McDonald’s must pay $56,000 as a settlement in a recent discrimination lawsuit for not letting a deaf applicant interview for a job
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Nov 11, 2016
Preventing “Locker Room Banter” at Work
"Locker room banter" may be plaguing your workplace with effects far more damaging than you suspect without implementing these 4 combative steps.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Oct 28, 2016
Manager Training: Identifying Retaliation
Retaliation is the most common type of alleged discrimination nationally, making it critical for managers to be educated on identifying potential...
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Apr 28, 2016
