Disciplinary Action: Strong vs. Weak Documentation
All disciplinary action should include documentation that protects your business. See three examples of strong vs. weak documentation.
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The Most Common HR Mistakes Small Businesses Make (And How to Avoid Them)
HR mistakes cost small businesses thousands in fines, lawsuits, and lost employees. Learn the most common HR errors and how to fix them.
Stratus HR Marketing Team
Aug 12, 2026
Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act: What to Know
Could your HR team be violating USERRA without realizing it? Learn the key military leave, reemployment, benefits, and discrimination rules.
Joey Eastwood, Stratus HR Human Resources Generalist
Aug 6, 2026
Job Applicants with Misdemeanors: What the 2026 DOJ Opinion Says
While a criminal background is not a protected class, automatically rejecting a candidate based on a misdemeanor (or felony) may lead to legal...
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Jul 17, 2026
Contesting Unemployment: Winning an Unemployment Claim
Learn how employers can successfully contest unemployment claims, reduce tax liability, and win appeals with a clear understanding of requirements.
Averie Hampton, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Human Resources & Unemployment Generalist
May 7, 2026
AI in the Workplace: Building a Smart, Defensible Policy
Create an effective AI in the Workplace Policy that promotes innovation, manages risk, ensures compliance, and guides employees on responsible AI...
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Apr 24, 2026
How to Discipline an Employee with Disabilities
There's a delicate balance of accommodating an employee with disabilities while effectively sending the right message to your staff.
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Apr 15, 2026
Establishing a Zero-Tolerance Policy for Workplace Violence
Looking for a zero-tolerance workplace violence policy? Here's a sample policy, along with guidelines for your violence prevention plan.
Joey Eastwood, Stratus HR Human Resources Generalist
Mar 11, 2026
Navigating the ADA: How to Respond to an Accommodation Request
When an employee requests an ADA accommodation, the way you respond will have a direct effect on employee morale and could also have legal...
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Mar 5, 2026
