Contesting (and Winning) an Unemployment Claim
When you receive notice of a former employee's unemployment claim, always contest it when the employee had quit or was fired. Here's how.
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Negative Social Media Post: Protected or Unprotected Behavior?
When an employee bashes your company in a negative social media post, can they legally be disciplined? Or is that their freedom of speech?
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Aug 17, 2021
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?
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Aug 10, 2021
Can Employers Ask for Proof of Vaccination?
Now that the CDC has relaxed its COVID-19 safety measures for vaccinated individuals, can I legally ask employees for proof of vaccination?
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
May 21, 2021
Using 360-Degree Reviews for Promotions? Please Don’t
Performance evaluations have evolved enough over the years to discover that 360-degree reviews shouldn't be linked to promotions.
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Mar 8, 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
10 Ways Great Managers Lead Remotely
What characteristics do great managers disiplay when managing their teams remotely? We've outlined our top 10.
Emily Kranendonk, MHR
Nov 25, 2020
Email Fraud, Phishing, Vishing and Malware: Preventing Cyberattacks
Now more than ever, it's critical that you teach employees about phishing tactics to help them identify and prevent cyberattacks.
Cariann Lieske, SHRM-CP
Nov 17, 2020
