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Man says he was fired for ratting out smokers


January 30, 2009 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Here comes the judge, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

An Iowa man says he was fired after confronting a co-worker who was smoking in a company break room, in violation of the state’s Smokefree Air Act.

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Whistle-blower blues: Retaliation alive and well


January 15, 2009 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: HR blunder of the week, Here comes the judge, 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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Was employee fired for catching co-workers in a compromising situation?


December 2, 2008 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Here comes the judge, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

A former restaurant manager has filed a lawsuit, claiming she was fired for what she saw other managers doing in the facility’s banquet room one night.

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You make the call: Whistleblower or backstabber?


November 20, 2008 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Here comes the judge, Special Report

Was Mary Curlee a hero or a backstabbing co-worker?

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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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