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Who won this case? Boss opens fired employee’s mail


November 6, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
Posted in: Employment law, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Managers, Supervisors, Who won?, policies

After an employee is let go, his mail keeps coming in, and the boss opens it, believing it’s all business-related. However, some of it is confidential, and the fired employee sues over invasion of privacy. Who won this real-life case?

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When is gossiping a firing offense?


June 5, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
Posted in: Behavior, Communication, Discipline, Free speech, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, policies

Everyone gossips, so to try to set up your workplace as a “no-gossip zone” is largely a waste of time. You can draw a line, however, on what’s OK and what’s not.

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When HR’s asked to respond to government requests


May 15, 2008 by Staff
Posted in: Communication, Complaint investigation, Employment law, Records documentation, Special Report, policies

It could be for a police investigation of an employee. Or a federal immigration issue. Or a safety inspection. Whatever it is, taking the right steps can help turn what looks like Big Trouble into No Big Deal.

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When you’re asked for a reference for a problem ex-employee


May 2, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
Posted in: Communication, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, References, policies

Joe was a real pain, and you practically danced when he left your company. Now, another employer wants to know what you think of Joe.

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Did you hear the one about the boss in his underwear?


March 21, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
Posted in: Behavior, Communication, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Sexual harrassment, Supervisors

When a supervisor’s eccentric behavior crosses the line, someone has to say something. The question is: What crosses the line? And there is an answer.

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