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From Remote Work to Attendance Mandate: Implementing a Points-Based Attendance Policy
A points-based attendance policy motivates punctuality but allows for the occasional emergency, keeping productivity and your bottom line in check.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
May 21, 2024
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.
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Mar 14, 2024
Do Companies Really Need a Dress Code Policy?
While modern, successful tech CEOs wear hoodies and sneakers to work, there's actually a psychological benefit to having a company dress code policy.
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Sep 22, 2023
Can I Refuse to Take 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?
Joey Eastwood, Stratus HR Human Resources Generalist
Jul 11, 2023
Legalized Marijuana: Can Employers Fire for Impairment?
Can a company create a drug-free work policy in a state that allows recreational marijuana use? What about registered medical marijuana users?
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
May 15, 2023
Establishing a Zero-Tolerance Workplace Violence Policy
Looking for a zero-tolerance workplace violence policy? Here's a sample policy, along with guidelines for your violence prevention plan.
Sher Shields, MBA, Stratus HR Marketing Coordinator
Mar 28, 2022
COVID Vaccine Mandate: Employer FAQs
Do you have questions about the COVID vaccine mandate? See if your questions are answered in this list of Vaccine Mandate Employer FAQs.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Nov 15, 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
