Stopping Harassment in the Workplace
As an employer, it’s essential to have policies in place to prevent workplace discrimination, but where do you start? Here’s what you need to know...
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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
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
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
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
Steps to Prevent Retaliation at Work
Retaliation is a form of revenge made manifest through how employees are treated at work. Eliminate workplace retaliation claims with these 6 easy...
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Apr 27, 2016
Bad company policy proved to be costly
Having a bad company policy can be very costly. Here is an example that had Abercrombie & Fitch lose millions in court over seven years.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Jun 23, 2015
Recruiting for New Grads and Digital Natives
Caution to recruiters: here are two real life examples of why you shouldn't reference new grads and digital natives in your job postings.
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Jun 2, 2015
