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At-Will employee terminations-An important exception

At-Will employee terminations: An important exception

April 9, 2010 by Stephen J. Meyer

At-will employees are subject to employee termination at any time for any non-discriminatory reason. But employers may have less latitude than they think. The "good faith and fair dealing" rule can cause serious problems. Learn how one company's ignorance lead to a costly employee termination lawsuit.

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The management style that alienates employees and wrecks careers

The management style that alienates employees and wrecks careers

April 7, 2010 by Stephen J. Meyer

Successful business leaders don't rely on just one management style. They master a range of styles and know when and how to deploy each. The "hands-on" style, for example, may be effective when dealing with a crisis. But used too often, it may prevent employees from learning how to solve problems independently. Read on to learn about a management style that empowers employee problem solving and innovative thinking.

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men contribute 96% of the interruptions

Communication in the workplace: 96% of all interruptions are committed by . . .

April 5, 2010 by Stephen J. Meyer

Research shows that men are responsible for a staggering 96 percent of all interruptions during business meetings. Smart managers realize this behavior needs to change now because it's depriving companies of valuable ideas and perspectives. Discover how three proactive steps can ensure that everyone gets to contribute at your next meeting.

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recruiting through social media

A caution about recruiting through social media

April 2, 2010 by Stephen J. Meyer

Social media is a great way to learn more about the job candidates you're considering for hire. But the "openness" of social media can also expose you to claims of discrimination. Find out how a sound social media recruiting policy can help.

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employees who abuse FMLA

How to handle those rare employees who abuse FMLA

March 31, 2010 by Stephen J. Meyer

When you come across "bad apples" who abuse FMLA leave, you need to deal with them decisively. Allowing abuse to continue crushes productivity and team morale. But be careful, the courts come down hard on employers who interfere with workers' FMLA rights. Read on and learn how medical recertification can help you safely navigate this legal minefield.

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health insurance audits

Who's using your health insurance benefits?

March 29, 2010 by Stephen J. Meyer

It's more important than ever to be sure everyone who's listed as a dependent on your plan is actually eligible. Health insurance audits can help both the company and employees keep down the high cost of health insurance. But the company can sometime look like the “bad guy” when auditing eligibility. Discover four simple things you can do to make sure your next audit doesn’t leave a bad taste in your employees’ mouths.

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moving from California to New Mexico

The employment lawsuit that refused to die

March 26, 2010 by Stephen J. Meyer

Joseph O'Toole's employment lawsuit has been going on for 14 years. It's been appealed four times in Federal Court. It's cost the company a boatload of both time and money. So what did his employer do that made him so mad?

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do not fire employees when angry

He pushed me too far so I DIDN'T fire him (at least not right away)

March 24, 2010 by Stephen J. Meyer

It's tempting to fire an insubordinate employee on the spot when they push you too far. It might feel good to shout, "You’re fired" and then kick them out of your office. But letting anger drive employee terminations is a critical mistake. Fortunately, there is a low-risk way to deal with situations like this that can deliver a positive result.

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mom gets 90k EEOC discrimination settlement

$90k settlement for ignoring Mom

March 22, 2010 by Stephen J. Meyer

Good intentions in the hiring of a disabled worker were not enough. This company failed in two key area of disability discrimination prevention. They failed to train the other employees and didn't monitor their employees' conduct at work. This oversight lead them to an EEOC claim that cost them ninety thousand dollars.

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avoiding confrontation

Employee performance reviews: How one supervisor got sued for being too soft

March 22, 2010 by Stephen J. Meyer

It happens a lot more than you would like to believe. Supervisors and managers sweeten employee performance reviews in order to avoid a confrontation. This saves them some short-term angst but it creates a myriad of long-term issues for your company, including continued employee performance problems and exposure to the risk of employee lawsuits.

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