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Workplace Safety Promises: We Plan to Assure Our Employees We Have Procedures to Keep Them Safe
Business, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Legal aspects of management, Management/supervision

Workplace Safety Promises: We Plan to Assure Our Employees We Have Procedures to Keep Them Safe

A local retailer’s call: “The Walmart murders struck close to home for our employees, in part because the gunman was … Continue reading Workplace Safety Promises: We Plan to Assure Our Employees We Have Procedures to Keep Them Safe

The Signs of Potential Disaster Were Present at Walmart—Are They Present at Your Workplace?
Business, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Management/supervision, National events & politics

The Signs of Potential Disaster Were Present at Walmart—Are They Present at Your Workplace?

There were signs of potential disaster that later erupted in six deaths when Walmart supervisor Andre Bing shot and killed … Continue reading The Signs of Potential Disaster Were Present at Walmart—Are They Present at Your Workplace?

Surviving the Dreaded “You’re Fired” Interview
Business, Discipline, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Management/supervision

Surviving the Dreaded “You’re Fired” Interview

The Dreaded “You’re Fired” Interview You dread what you’re about to do. You know your employee deserves to be fired, … Continue reading Surviving the Dreaded “You’re Fired” Interview

When Work Ethic Goes Too Far: An Important Story Hidden in the Mayfield Candle Factory Disaster
Accountability, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Leadership, Management/supervision, National events & politics

When Work Ethic Goes Too Far: An Important Story Hidden in the Mayfield Candle Factory Disaster

The construction superintendent growled. Muttered cuss words under his breath. Translation “Get lost. I don’t have time for this.” “This” … Continue reading When Work Ethic Goes Too Far: An Important Story Hidden in the Mayfield Candle Factory Disaster

Filing a Public Policy Complaint Against Your Employer for Violating COVID Protocols
COVID-19, Discipline, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Legal aspects of management

Filing a Public Policy Complaint Against Your Employer for Violating COVID Protocols

Question: Our company fired us last week. The stated reason: reorganization and “employment at will.” It was far more than … Continue reading Filing a Public Policy Complaint Against Your Employer for Violating COVID Protocols

You Worked for a Crook Who Fired You Abruptly? Don’t Waste Time Badmouthing Your Ex-boss; Explore Your Legal Options.
Business, Career, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Management/supervision

You Worked for a Crook Who Fired You Abruptly? Don’t Waste Time Badmouthing Your Ex-boss; Explore Your Legal Options.

A crook boss who took advantage of an employee fires him unfairly…the four legal options
Continue reading You Worked for a Crook Who Fired You Abruptly? Don’t Waste Time Badmouthing Your Ex-boss; Explore Your Legal Options.

Sex Offender On-site; What Do I Need To Do?
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Sex Offender On-site; What Do I Need To Do?

Question: I work in a retail store undergoing a remodel in a mall next to other stores that teens and … Continue reading Sex Offender On-site; What Do I Need To Do?

My Boss Refuses to Wear a Face Mask
COVID-19, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Legal aspects of management

My Boss Refuses to Wear a Face Mask

Question: In past weeks, it’s just been four or five us in the office. Two of us wear masks when … Continue reading My Boss Refuses to Wear a Face Mask

Am I Safe When I Tell the Truth About My Manager’s Flaws on a Survey Monkey Survey
HR/Human Resources & Operations, Office politics

Am I Safe When I Tell the Truth About My Manager’s Flaws on a Survey Monkey Survey

Question: I raised allegedly confidential concerns about my former manager’s behavior last year. After that, I felt like I had … Continue reading Am I Safe When I Tell the Truth About My Manager’s Flaws on a Survey Monkey Survey

Does My Employer Have to Pay My Office Expenses? Are They Liable for My Safety?
COVID-19, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Legal aspects of management, Management/supervision

Does My Employer Have to Pay My Office Expenses? Are They Liable for My Safety?

Question: COVID19 has caused employers large and small to require the employers work from home rather than their employer’s worksites. … Continue reading Does My Employer Have to Pay My Office Expenses? Are They Liable for My Safety?

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