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She was fired for singing on the job


March 4, 2009 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Dubious decisions, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, That's how they do it in ______

A woman has won six months’ wages as compensation after her Italian employer fired her for singing on the job, according to her union.

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Joe the Plumber meet Barbara the Cashier


March 2, 2009 by Fred Hosier
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A public outcry has developed over a supermarket cashier in Germany who was fired for stealing 1.30 euros ($1.65) of bottle deposit money. And just like Joe the Plumber in last year’s U.S. Presidential campaign, Barbara the Cashier is figuring into Germany’s upcoming elections.

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When employees make assumptions about documents


February 27, 2009 by Fred Hosier
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We’re guessing documentation is one of your favorite parts of HR — not. And government documents are often the worst.

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No bright clothes, please


February 24, 2009 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, That's how they do it in ______

Some employers have enough trouble trying to define “casual” for casual Fridays. What if HR had to decide which employees’ clothes were too colorful?

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Applicant stabbed, but goes to interview before hospital


February 17, 2009 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Dubious decisions, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, That's how they do it in ______

As an HR pro, what impresses you about applicants at interviews? Maybe it’s their professional demeanor, resume or responses to questions.

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Milkman spared jail for deliveries other than dairy products


February 16, 2009 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Dubious decisions, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, That's how they do it in ______

Does your policy manual address possible conflicts if employees have other jobs outside your company? Side jobs can cause problems. For example: A milkman in Burnley, Great Britain, could have gone to jail for up to 36 months for his special deliveries.

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‘So what if the pilot’s drunk? The plane flies itself’


February 6, 2009 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Dubious decisions, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, That's how they do it in ______

Would co-workers cover up for an employee in a safety-sensitive position who might be drunk on the job?

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Employee laid off after saving her boss’ life


February 3, 2009 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Dubious decisions, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, That's how they do it in ______

It’s tough for anyone in HR to participate in the process of deciding who stays and who goes when layoffs are necessary. See what you think about this case.

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‘I’d like you to meet your new co-worker: She’s a witch’


January 26, 2009 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Dubious decisions, Latest News & Views, That's how they do it in ______

Companies facing these tough economic times are turning to some unusual measures to try to boost their business. For example: A debt collector in Lithuania has hired a witch.

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Peruvian court: Drunk on the job no reason for firing


January 16, 2009 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Dubious decisions, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, That's how they do it in ______

What does your company’s HR policy say about employees under the influence of alcohol on the job? Is it no tolerance, or does it depend on circumstances?

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