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HR’s e-mail costs firm 175K


June 12, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Communication, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law

Retaliation claims against employers have risen sharply in recent years. One way to protect your company: a thorough investigative procedure. Take this recent case:

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Who won this case? Was computer search a response to her bias complaint?


December 30, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law

Managers need to be careful about disciplining employees who’ve made discrimination or harassment complaints. But does that mean those workers can get away with breaking policy?

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Who won this case? She gave confidential info to her lawyer


August 5, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Document retention, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law

An employee is fired for handing out sensitive information. What if she sues for retaliation, claiming she gave the documents to her lawyer while involved in a lawsuit against the company?

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Woman fired via text message wins 120k


July 22, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law

Firing an employee who’s made legal complaints takes a lot of care to avoid a retaliation suit. In other words, do the exact opposite of this company.

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