Archive for the ‘Employee Discipline & Termination’ Category

TERMINATION OF EMPLOYEES

How to Fire a Troublesome Worker without Getting Burned
Susan is the supervisor for “Tony the Trouble-Maker.”  Although Tony used to be the top producer in the division, lately he has been rude to Susan, fights with his coworkers, and refuses to take responsibility when something goes wrong under his watch.  Susan is struggling to keep [...]

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Barbosa v. IMPCO – Terminating an Employee for Mistakenly Falsifying Time Card Violates Public Policy

Barbosa v. IMPCO – Terminating an Employee for Mistakenly Falsifying Time Card Violates Public Policy
Although well-established law in California holds that an employer may not retaliate against an employee who has a valid wage claim, a November 30, 2009 appellate court ruling also protects employees against retaliation for mistakenly believing they have a valid wage [...]

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RUDE, CRUDE AND SOCIALLY UNACCEPTABLE Lawfully Dethroning the Workplace Despot

How to address and resolve workplace bullying

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