Ghosting Vs. Quitting: Do I Have To Give Two Weeks Notice?
Whether you are fed up with your job or ready to make a career move, you should still give proper notice to your employer instead of disappearing on...
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QuitTok: What to Know about “Watch Me Quit” Videos
A social media trend has employees secretly recording themselves quitting and then posting the video. What can employees and employers learn from...
Sher Shields, MBA, Stratus HR Marketing Coordinator
Apr 25, 2024
Employee Termination: Does Documenting the Reason Matter?
You've heard the phrase, "Document, document, document" --- but what details do you need to include for an employee termination?
Sher Shields, MBA, Stratus HR Marketing Coordinator
Aug 11, 2023
Can I Refuse to Take a Drug Test at Work?
When an employee is asked to take a drug test, whether it be for-cause or random, does the employee have the right to refuse?
Joey Eastwood, Stratus HR Human Resources Generalist
Jul 11, 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
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.
Kristen Neilson, SHRM-SCP, Communication Manager
Oct 8, 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
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
"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
