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All in the line of duty


August 28, 2008 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Here comes the judge, Latest News & Views

A suspended Texas police officer may have gone too far in trying to investigate some women allegedly engaged in the world’s oldest profession.

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Employee suspended over ‘unnatural’ hair color


July 8, 2008 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Dubious decisions, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

As an HR pro, you know that when it comes to dress codes, the more specific the language, the better. That way, there’s no confusion.

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Pilot suspended after he let flight attendants handle controls


June 10, 2008 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Employees do the strangest things, Latest News & Views

Rules are rules, and in the case of a pilot for a Japanese airline, those rules caused him to be suspended from his job.

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FBI probes co-worker e-mail snooping


June 5, 2008 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Employees do the strangest things, Special Report

Once upon a time, snooping on co-workers consisted of listening in on conversations, in person or on the phone, or intercepting written documents. Now, in the Internet age, you can add opening others’ e-mail messages to the list.

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Referee banned for changing his mind


May 23, 2008 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Dubious decisions, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, That's how they do it in ______

Employees should be able to occasionally reconsider decisions they make at work without fear. But what if they change their minds just because they’re under pressure from others?  

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