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Safety First: Ensuring the Safety of Your Construction Team
Ensure that your workers to leave the site unharmed at the end of every shift. Here are a few tips for ensuring construction safety...
Joey Eastwood, Stratus HR Human Resources Generalist
Sep 13, 2019
Injured Workers: Why Light Duty Accommodations Make Everything Better
When a worker is hurt on the job, the best thing you can do is get the employee back to work as soon as possible by providing light duty.
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
Jun 3, 2019
Job Applicants with Misdemeanors: Employer Guidance
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
Apr 26, 2019
11 Easy Desk Stretches When Sitting All Day
According to researchers, sitting is more dangerous than smoking. So how do you combat the ill effects of the chair? Start with these easy desk...
Cariann Lieske, SHRM-CP
Feb 22, 2019
OSHA Summary Logs 2019: Are You Compliant?
It’s time for certain employers to post their OSHA Summary of last year's reportable worksite injuries, as well as file online before March 2, 2019.
Colin Thompson, Stratus HR Vice President - Human Resources
Feb 5, 2019
Am I liable for accidents on employees’ paid breaks?
Without these 3 preventive steps, an employer may be liable for any accidents that occur to employees who leave company premises on a paid break.
Brad Fagergren, Esquire, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Legal Counsel
Jul 17, 2018
OSHA’s Electronic Record Keeping Requirement – Are you compliant?
OSHA has implemented a new record keeping requirement that mandates these companies submit the previous year's workplace injuries online, effective...
Stacey Gibson, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Stratus HR Director of Human Resources
May 31, 2018
Winter Work: Cold Weather Safety for Workers
Employees who regularly work outside in winter face real occupational hazards related to cold exposure. Here are some tips to minimize those risks.
Joey Eastwood, Stratus HR Human Resources Generalist
Dec 26, 2017
