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Official fired because his sidewalk - but no one else’s - was fixed


August 25, 2008 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Dubious decisions, Latest News & Views

He could have claimed his sidewalk was a demonstration project. But he didn’t, and now Anderson, IN, Assistant Streets Commissioner Darryl Rensel is out of a job.

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Fired for smoking? Court says that’s OK


August 14, 2008 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Here comes the judge, Special Report

Companies now have all sorts of different rules regarding smoking during the workday. Did you ever wonder what would happen if an employee broke one of those rules?

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Employees fired for drinking before safety-sensitive work


August 14, 2008 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Employees do the strangest things, Latest News & Views

Based on a tip, a Las Vegas newspaper found several construction employees drinking before reporting to work.

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Have it your way — but don’t bathe in a restaurant sink


August 14, 2008 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Employees do the strangest things, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

Once again, an online video spells trouble for some workers.

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Worker says he was fired for refusing to post election campaign sign


August 11, 2008 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Here comes the judge, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

It’s a major election year, and that means political debates will happen more often at work. Situations can get particularly tricky when the employer is the government.

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Son’s arrest reveals parents’ workplace thefts


August 11, 2008 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Employees do the strangest things, Latest News & Views

This isn’t your usual case of workplace theft, because the items taken were from a police department’s evidence room.

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Teen worker fired over phone pics of woman


July 29, 2008 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Employees do the strangest things, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

When HR hires teenagers, it requires some extra effort. Often the young person is starting his first job, and certain workplace boundaries have to be explained.

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Fired worker accused of trying to cut off boss’ electricity


July 25, 2008 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Latest News & Views, That's how they do it in ______

Potential retaliation is no reason to reconsider disciplinary action against an employee. Nevertheless, this boss is probably sorry he had to fire his employee.

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Police officer fired for demanding free coffee


July 24, 2008 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Employees do the strangest things, Latest News & Views

A police officer in Daytona Beach, FL, didn’t just want free coffee on the job. He wanted Starbucks coffee — at Starbucks.

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Fireman fired for being too fat


July 17, 2008 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Latest News & Views, That's how they do it in ______

A fireman in Scotland has been fired after 22 years of duty. His superiors say he’s now too fat to carry out his job.

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