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
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
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
Considering a Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy?
If you've been navigating whether or not to implement a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, here are some things to consider.
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Jan 8, 2021
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
Utah Executive Order: Mask Mandate & Signage
Per the Utah Executive Order, employers must implement an indefinite mask mandate and hang appropriate signage at their workplace.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Nov 9, 2020
Unemployment Scam Alert: COVID-19 Edition
The FTC recently issued an unemployment scam alert regarding fraudulent claims. Here's what you should know and how to protect your company.
Sher Shields, MBA, Stratus HR Marketing Coordinator
Aug 20, 2020
Preventing COVID-19 Employment Claims
With the COVID-19 pandemic, small businesses are more vulnerable than ever to employment claims, from both existing statutes and new laws recently...
Sher Shields, MBA, Stratus HR Marketing Coordinator
May 28, 2020
