11 Steps to a Seamless Employee Termination Process
You've decided that your employee's actions warrant termination - now what? Does your company have a termination process in place?
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What to do After Employee Misconduct: Disciplinary Action or Immediate Termination?
Does my employee's inappropriate behavior warrant disciplinary action or immediate termination? Consider these examples.
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Jul 15, 2021
Are Employers Required to Provide Breaks?
Are you legally required to offer breaks (paid or unpaid) to employees? The answer depends on these criteria.
Cariann Lieske, SHRM-CP
Jun 3, 2021
Do Teens Need Sexual Harassment Prevention Training?
While teens make up only a small percentage of the workforce, they are oftentimes ignorant to what's considered sexual harassment at work.
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Apr 12, 2021
Giving a 1099 to This Teenage Worker Was Illegal
My niece’s employer took advantage of her by paying her as an independent contractor with a 1099 but insisted they did nothing wrong.
Sher Shields, MBA, Stratus HR Marketing Coordinator
Feb 26, 2021
Tips for Receiving Feedback: Employees & Managers
If your knee-jerk reaction is to put others on the defense, here are some tips for receiving feedback that will improve your relationships.
Emily Kranendonk, MHR
Jan 28, 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
5 Things Employers Should Know about Elections and Employee Rights
When elections are in the air, employees get passionate. Here's a short list of what they can and can't do at work to share their passion.
Emily Kranendonk, MHR
Oct 10, 2020
Politics in the Workplace Policy: What to Include
Looking for a Politics in the Workplace Policy? While there's no standard policy every company uses, here are sample phrases to be included in your...
Cariann Lieske, SHRM-CP
Feb 13, 2020
