Steps to Prevent Retaliation at Work
Retaliation is a form of revenge made manifest through how employees are treated at work, which can be purposefully or subconsciously done.
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Can You Fire An Employee For Vulgar Language?
Wondering if you can discipline a worker who uses vulgar language? Learn from this court case about whether disciplinary action would be appropriate.
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Feb 26, 2024
Preventing Harassment at Work
Most people who feel harassed at work never file a complaint. How are you preventing harassment at your workplace?
Natalie Soltero, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Feb 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
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
"Discrimination Against LGBTQ Workers is Illegal" Rules Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recently ruled that sex discrimination encompasses sexual orientation and gender identity. Do you need to make any company...
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Jun 26, 2020
Racism: What is and isn’t acceptable behavior when off-the-clock
One of your employees has become involved with a movement that may be considered racism, but their involvement is off-the-clock. What should you do?
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Jun 5, 2020
Can you still tell a joke at work?
When one person’s humor can lead to another person’s alienation, should you stay all business and refrain from telling a joke at work?
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Aug 1, 2019
How to Approach Trans and Gender Identity Situations at Work
A list of scenarios involving transgender, transitioning, and other employees, and how to handle each to ensure you’re both within the law...
Natalie Soltero, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Jun 26, 2019
