Its a repulsive case, one in which a large company was able to effectively buy "justice." Highlighted on 60 Minutes and elsewhere. Now, the US Supreme Court has spoken and found in favor of the good guys. Caperton v. AT Massey Coal Co. Inc. But, as Mike Maslanka points out, it could lead to other issues, such
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Jerks at Work
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Jerks at work cause all sorts of problems. It is worse when the jerk is your boss. But, ultimately, the jerks will cause enough issues that most employers would agree they need to go. The good news is that according to at least one source, the nice boss gets his/her way more…
Employers can Ignore the Law *if* They do not Mind the Consequences
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Clients often have the strangest notions. They actually think that if the law says something, then the employer must do what the law says. I have to break the news to them: employers can ignore the law. Yes. Employers can ignore the law if they do not mind the consequences. Employers do it all the…
Follow the Golden Rule
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"Do unto others as you would have others do unto you" The famous words known as the golden rule. Its a Christian precept designed to encourage us to treat others as we would like to be treated. Unfortunately, in the work place, we must sometimes treat others as we must in order to survive, or…
Memorial Day
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A post the day after Memorial Day about an excellent soldier lost in the killing districts of Baghdad:
http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/cnsaenz.htm
The ripple effects of losing an excellent soldier like 1SGT Saenz spread far and wide. One soldier with a heart of gold enlisted in the active army in response. Other soldiers simply look back at 1SGT Saenz…
Most Potential Clients are Rational
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So many clients or potential clients have come to see me or discussed their problems with me on the phone. Invariably, the pattern goes like this: They are so scared about their job and nervous about seeing me. Many are so frightened that I will tell them they do not have a case or that…
Combat Stress Serves as an Example for All of Us
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Again, it seems like I am one of the few following news regarding the Iraq war, but have to mention my support for the combat stress guys in Iraq. The combat stress folks are in the news now, since a soldier attacked one of the combat stress units in Iraq. A 3 star general mentions…
Sometimes the Real Problem is Far Removed from Senior Management
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One thing many of my clients overlook is that employers really are human. Yes, they did some terrible things to you and to others. They have been insensitive or worse, sometimes much worse. But, often, the employer making decisions in a lawsuit are far removed from the terrible crimes. Often, the senior manager simply never…
Another Trial for Atrocities in the Iraq War
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Seems like I am one of the few following the trials of soldiers accused of atrocities in Iraq. I follow them because I am a retired Reserve officer and because I spent time in Iraq. The latest trial concerns a 101st soldier accused of a revenge killing in Southern Iraq. This soldier is facing trial…
100 Top Employment Blogs
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So, you’re reading everything you can find on the web on your problem and you still *cannot* find what you are looking for. You might try the top 100 employment law blogs. I do not know what criteria they used, but I can speak for several of these blogs as being well written…