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Threat to blow whistle on banking practices not protected

08/01/2007

An employee does not gain whistle-blower protection merely by threatening that he will go to the authorities …

Retain information on all recent reductions in force

08/01/2007

If your organization has gone through a series of downsizings over the last few years, be sure to keep complete and accurate records …

Noncompete agreements must meet tough Georgia standards

08/01/2007

Georgia courts generally don’t look kindly on overly broad noncompete agreements. If your organization uses noncompetes, make sure yours can meet the state’s tough standards …

Relocating the office? Employees can sometimes quit and get unemployment

08/01/2007

Pennsylvania employees who quit their jobs when their employers move can sometimes collect unemployment compensation. The Unemployment Compensation Board of Review looks at individual situations and determines whether the move forced the employees to quit for “necessitous and compelling” reasons. Examples include a longer, more expensive commute or disruption of child care routines …

Restaurant caught in birthday suit, now it must pay

07/30/2007

Religious discrimination can take many forms, including, apparently the forced singing of "Happy Birthday" to that embarrassed-looking guy sitting with his buddies in the booth by the window.

Can we terminate manager who violates nonfraternization policy?

07/20/2007

Q Our company policy prohibits managers from dating subordinates. I have just learned that a manager has violated this rule. May we terminate her employment?

Track discipline companywide to show no double standard

07/01/2007

One of the most common employment law claims is the uneven enforcement of workplace rules. The only foolproof way to counter such lawsuits …

Prior workers’ comp case? Make sure discharge reasons are plausible

07/01/2007

Illinois law protects employees against retaliation for filing workers’ compensation claims. To help your organization avoid needless litigation …

Continually asking as good as ordering, appeals court finds

07/01/2007

The 7th U.S. District Court of Appeals upheld damages for a towboat captain fired after he refused to push a load he considered unsafe …

Reporting workplace threats to HR or police is protected

07/01/2007

It’s a violent world we live in—and work in. Each year, an estimated 1.7 million workers nationwide fall victim to non-fatal crimes at work …