As an HR pro, have you ever wondered how a manager who breaks the rules is supposed to enforce them? With that in mind, here’s the story of a regional director for Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection who now faces charges of hiring illegal immigrants.
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A 53-year-old woman says Starbucks discriminated against her based on age. Starbucks wanted the lawsuit thrown out, but a federal court has ruled there’s enough evidence to allow it to go forward.
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Tags: age discrimination, court, Starbucks
These days, HR pros may be concerned about employees wasting time by surfing the Web while working. But at least those employees are at their desks.
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Tags: court, golf, wasting time
Employees will do anything to get out of work.
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We hope most employees wouldn’t have to be told by HR that spitting at your boss isn’t a good idea.
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If an employee stole valuable property from your company, HR might be involved in getting the items returned. But do Houston police really want this evidence stolen from their property room returned — especially if it was used?
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Tags: court, police, stolen property
A federal court has ruled that a city did not violate the Constitutional rights of an employee who received a verbal reprimand for having an affair.
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Tags: affair, court, discipline, fired
HR Blunders has already written about how badmouthing a former employee can get a company in trouble. The opposite — giving a glowing recommendation that glosses over serious problems — can cost companies millions, as a recent court case from Louisiana shows.
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Tags: court, drug use, recommendation, referral
Would you dread having to talk to employees about their extra-marital affairs? Would you even want to know about them?
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What if you had animals that were considered employees at your workplace?
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Tags: civil servants, court, dog, judge
