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Use my employee handbook against me

“I’ve been told not to have a handbook because it could be used against me”
I must admit, I cringe every time I hear that statement from an audience member. In my opinion, anyone who tells you this is not intentionally leading you up the river to litigation without a paddle, but that may be where you’ll end. Continue reading

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How to Avoid a Lawsuit with ADRP

A refresher on the ADRP (alternative dispute resolution policy) because today it proved itself again! Here is what happened: Continue reading

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Dear Abby blows it on firing for facebook usage

Even Dear Abby makes the fatal mistake of thinking she knows what she is talking about when it comes to employment law.

Looks like good ‘ole Abby has just enough knowledge about terminating employees and at-will status to be dangerous. She made the all too common employer mistake, and cited at-will status of employer and employee as the reason the employee has no legs to stand on. She’s not wrong; she’s just clueless. Continue reading

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