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Even weird employee complaints must be investigated

December 3, 2010 by Stephen J. Meyer

Even if an employee complaint seems totally ridiculous, it pays to be patient with the person and check it out. Read on to hear the story of how one employee's investigation of an absurd complaint wound up paying off big time in court.

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Hiding from the problem

The often-overlooked consequence of tolerating bad attitudes

December 1, 2010 by Stephen J. Meyer

Ignoring an employee's negative attitude might seem OK if the performance outweighs the annoyance. But tolerating bad behavior can have unintended consequences for managers. Read on to find out how putting up with bad attitude employees can erode a manager's credibility.

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Just got fired

You Be The Judge: Did the boss or the worker close FMLA door?

November 29, 2010 by Stephen J. Meyer

A supervisor offered an employee FMLA leave in lieu of a leave of absence, but the employee turned it down and was subsequently fired for missing too much work. The employee then sued for FMLA interference. Did the court think he had a case? Read on to find out.

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You're Fired!

Stupid Manager Tricks: Wrongful Termination

November 24, 2010 by Stephen J. Meyer

Most managers are empathetic and savvy professionals who know how to get the best from their people and stay on the right side of the law. Then there are these people. Read on to hear some of the darker stories of wrongful termination.

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Bosses abused female employee, then denounced her to co-workers

November 22, 2010 by Stephen J. Meyer

Two supervisors persistently discriminated against and verbally abused a female employee. When she finally had enough and complained, they announced to the entire workforce that she was a rat. Read on to see how the courts handled this blatant gender discrimination case.

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Driving At Night

If you were the judge: Employee couldn't drive at night -- can he get a schedule change?

November 19, 2010 by Stephen J. Meyer

An employee with an eye condition was denied a request to change his schedule to avoid driving home in the dark. He was eventually terminated, and he sued for disability discrimination. Did he win? Read on to see if the court thought he had a case.

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Leading by Setting Goals

What people most expect of leaders: 'Where are you leading me?'

November 17, 2010 by Stephen J. Meyer

The Goal-Setting Managerial Style arguably the most important of the six managerial styles you'll find. To deploy the Goal-Setting Style effectively, leaders need to have the confidence that they've decided on the right course of action. Read on to learn more about how to use this method effectively.

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Employee Review

Employee evaluations: When do you need to conduct an interim review?

November 15, 2010 by Stephen J. Meyer

It's challenging enough to evaluate all the employees who report to you once a year. Doing it more often might seem unbearable, but sometimes it's necessary. Keep reading to learn about situations where an interim evaluation might be useful.

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Stupid Manager Tricks: Sexual Harassment Edition

November 12, 2010 by Stephen J. Meyer

Most managers are diligent, empathetic and savvy professionals who know how to get the best from their people and stay on the right side of the law. Then there are these supervisors. Read on to hear the stories of the dumbest sexual harassment cases in recent memory.

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Complaining Employee

Employee complaints: The WORST mistake a supervisor can make

November 10, 2010 by Stephen J. Meyer

It's a bad idea in general to make assumptions about what employees did or didn't do. But if an employee comes to you with a complaint, those assumptions become even more dangerous. Read on to learn more about the worst mistake supervisors can make in dealing with employee complaints.

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