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Whistle-blower blues: Retaliation alive and well


January 15, 2009 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Here comes the judge, HR blunder of the week, Special Report, Worst manager of the week

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Why are employees reluctant to speak up about improprieties where they work? Retaliation is feared, as a municipal employee in Florida is claiming in a lawsuit.

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Big court award: Tale of the bogus e-mail


August 7, 2008 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Dubious decisions, Special Report, Worst manager of the week

A company fired a manager for not following directives from his superiors. The manager said he was protecting the company from a possible lawsuit. In the end, an e-mail spelled trouble for the company.

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Is this guy the toughest boss ever?


July 31, 2008 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Special Report, They said what?, Worst manager of the week

HR managers are often the shoulder to cry on or the person to “just listen” when employees are having a tough time with their bosses. But who listens to disgruntled employees when the boss is a U.S. Congressman?

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HR managers now jailed for hiring illegals


July 24, 2008 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Dubious decisions, Special Report, Worst manager of the week

Federal officials want to send a message about employing illegal aliens in the case of a fast food franchise that employed 56 illegal aliens at its restaurants.

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Disability: Do you have to accommodate before they ask?


July 10, 2008 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Dubious decisions, Here comes the judge, Special Report, Worst manager of the week

Does an obviously disabled employee need to ask for accommodation before the employer’s duty to accommodate kicks in?

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Bartender fired for laughing?


June 30, 2008 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Latest News & Views, Worst manager of the week

As an HR pro, you may often ask applicants why they are no longer at a previous job.

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