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Who won this case: Fired over complaining about safety?


March 17, 2010 by Jim Giuliano

In a real-life case, worker complains about a supposed safety violation, and shortly afterwards, he’s fired for poor peformance. He sues, claiming retaliation. Read the dramatized version of the case, and see if you can determine who won.

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Say cheese! Workers’ comp cheat caught faking on camera


January 26, 2010 by Christian Schappel

An employee on workers’ comp said his duties were limited because of a back injury. However, a video showed otherwise. More…

Many employees disciplined for Facebook posts; companies still lack policy


January 26, 2010 by Sam Narisi

It seems more employees are behaving inappropriately on social networking sites, while companies are still trying to find the best way to deal with that behavior. More…

Anonymous one-word comment costs worker his job


January 11, 2010 by Sam Narisi

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You’d probably fire an employee who embarrasses the company online. What about someone who writes an inappropriate comment that never mentions his employer? More…

Answers to tricky HR questions: Worker gets arrested — what now?


December 22, 2009 by Jim Giuliano

Our team of experts fields real-life everyday questions from HR managers and gives practical answers that can be applied by any HR pro in the same situation. Today’s question: We got a report about an employee’s drug-related arrest. What action should we take? More…

Third of workers will do holiday shopping at work


November 27, 2009 by Sam Narisi

‘Tis the season for another Web-based productivity killer: online holiday shopping. More…

Court: Workers who ignore FMLA notice requirements can be disciplined


September 28, 2009 by Christian Schappel

No doubt about it: The Family and Medical Leave Act’s a pain for HR and Benefits pros. But a recent court decision eased one company’s intermittent leave headaches. Could it help you? More…

Former CIO director gets 2 years in jail for hacking


July 31, 2009 by Sam Narisi

A woman was fired from her job as the CIO for a nonprofit organization. So what’d she do? More…

Manager was too flexible — company lands in court


July 7, 2009 by Sam Narisi

Two employees are caught breaking the same rule. One has had behavior problems in the past, the other hasn’t. Can their manager legally fire one and not the other? More…

Court: Firing complainant’s romantic partner not retaliation


June 30, 2009 by Sam Narisi

A woman files a gender discrimination charge against her employer. Her fiance works at the same company. Three weeks after the woman files her discrimination complaint, he gets fired. Retaliation? More…


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