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 School employee loses job because he sent an email containing a one word obscenity to a blog.  See ABA article.  When the employee was confronted with the email, he resigned.  Another example of someone who publishes something controversial on the internet under the mistaken belief no one will ever see it. 

 The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) takes effect  Nov. 21.   GINA prohibits discrimination based on genetic information.  Among its provisions, it will prohibit insurance companies and employers from requesting family medical history from employees except for a few circcumstances.  It will prohibit insurance companies from using family history information to set premiums or…

 Today comes another Veteran’s Day.  Many of us recall a grandfather who served or an uncle who endured.  But, as Pres. Obama, noted, the same service we grew up hearing about occurs today, everyday.  The 13 who died at Ft. Hood exemplify the thousands who have endured in this generation’s two wars. 

 CW2 (Ret) …

 I do not what is going on, but there is another story about a Manager allegedly telling her employees not to speak Spanish in the workplace.  See local San Antonio Express News story.  This was regarding a non-profit agency.  Sometimes, I just wish I could give a massive presentation to all Managers and manager…

 Early reports (always suspect) are that the shooter at the Ft. Hood massacre was motivated at least in part by some sort of Islam fervor.   See this post also.   But, his cousin was quoted as saying the shooter was very upset by the horrors of war.  Maj. Hassan counseled many soldiers at Walter…

 Fredericksburg, Texas native, SSG Chris Staats was killed in Afghanistan.  Another Texas Guardsman was killed in Afghanistan.  SSG Staats was in the 143rd Inf Detachment our of Austin, Texas.  He was most recently living in Boerne.  May he and all our lost vets rest in peace. 

 This is not really related to employment law, but here is a nice post on how to reduce your taxes from someone who knows what she is talking about.  Kelly Erb has a good blog on tax law.  She penned this post with a view toward the average consumer. 

Personal emails at work are sometimes protected from intrusion and sometimes not.  The email system belongs to the employer.  One indicator that work generated emails may be protected occurs when the employer allows some personal use of email.  See the case discussed at one blog post.  But, see another case discussed at a different…

 In a recent study conducted by two Univ. of Phoenix professors, it was found that many workers reported an increase in overbearing supervisors during these lean, recessionary times.  These employees reported that when they would question their employer about the company’s prospects, they were essentially told to suck it up and quit complaining.  So r…