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Manager was too flexible — company lands in court


March 18, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Discrimination, Latest News & Views, Terminations

Two employees are caught breaking the same rule. One has had behavior problems in the past, the other hasn’t. Can their manager legally fire one and not the other?

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7 things that should never go in a handbook


November 11, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Benefits Law, Best Practices, FLSA, Special Report

Employee handbooks are supposed to protect the company. But thanks to these common mistakes, many policy manuals are a lawsuit waiting to happen.

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She never complained about harassment — can she still sue the company?


October 16, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Harassment, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Recent Decisions

Here’s more proof that strong anti-harassment policies can help companies avoid taking the bullet in court.

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Tiny FMLA loophole lands company in court


August 5, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: FMLA, Recent Decisions, Special Report

Under FMLA, some employees aren’t eligible for leave. But that doesn’t mean they can’t sue their employers for FMLA mistakes.

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Who won this case? Supervisor refuses to sign company policy


May 30, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: EEOC, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Recent Decisions

A supervisor says he won’t sign the company diversity policy. Why? It’s against his religion.

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