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...
HR advice with Stratus
Get personal HR advice whenever you need it from our team of certified HR experts. We’ve been in business for over 20 years and our blog is a wealth of collective knowledge, ready for you to use as a resource.
Who Pays Unemployment Benefits? MythBusters for Employer Liability
If an employer fires a new worker within their 90-day probationary period, are they culpable for unemployment benefits paid? Learn this answer and...
Averie Hampton, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Human Resources & Unemployment Generalist
Feb 21, 2024
Employers: How to Prepare for an Unemployment Hearing
You received notice that a former employee appealed your denial for unemployment benefits. What should you do to prepare for the unemployment hearing?
Natalie Soltero, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
May 5, 2023
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
“Must Be Currently Employed.” Is Unemployment Discrimination Legal?
Unemployment discrimination is defined as excluding candidates currently unemployed --- but is it illegal?
Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
Jul 21, 2021
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
Furlough or Layoff – which one is it?
Furlough vs layoff: both mean an employee isn't currently working for your company, but which term is the right word to use and what are the...
Natalie Soltero, SHRM-CP, Stratus HR Consultant
May 12, 2020
