Being fired is always a difficult and even traumatizing experience. While it is not always an employee’s fault that they have been fired, there are steps an employee can take to significantly lower their risk for termination – namely, understanding and avoiding the numerous situations which can lead an employer to fire someone for cause. […]
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If your employer is investigating possible criminal wrongdoing by you or others and asks you to answer some questions or provide information, what should you do? You need to act in your own best interests (after talking to legal counsel), because if you don’t cooperate, you could be fired. As bad as this situation is,
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January 26, 2017 Common National Origin Discimination Myths Myth: Conducting an investigation when allegations of a hostile work environment are made will insulate the company from liability. Fact: Claims still may be brought despite investigations, noted Tom Spiggle, founder of The Spiggle Law Firm in Arlington, Va., Nashville, Tenn., and Washington, D.C., though investigations may as a
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Things are not going well for you at work. Almost every day, you face various forms of unprofessional and harassing conduct from your co-workers. Based on the comments you have heard and the differences in treatment between you and other employees, you think you might be the victim of discrimination based on your age, sex,
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Employers are known to watch their employees, especially in industries where employers fear worker theft. Your employer may use security cameras, track your company-issued smartphone, or monitor your e-mails, Internet searches, or use of company computers. Surveillance by employers can be all encompassing, but surveillance by workers is something most employers want to avoid. However, employees
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Originally published March 3, 2016. Updated March 11, 2026. Table of Contents • Introduction: When a Simple Termination Gets Complicated • Before the Meeting: The Power of Putting Your Employer on Notice • During the Meeting: When Company Lawyers Are Present • What Are Your Rights to Legal Representation? • After the Meeting: Strategizing Your
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Originally published March 2nd, 2016. Updated March 11, 2026. Table of Contents • That Dreaded Meeting Invite: Are You About to Be Fired? • 7 Rules to Follow During the Termination Meeting • What This Means for Employees • After the Meeting: Your Next Steps • Continue to Part II: Advanced Scenarios That Dreaded Meeting
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If you’re applying for a job, or as part of your current job, can your employer ask you to turn over the passwords to your social media accounts? Your ability to keep your social media posts private from a future or current employer depends on where you are (because laws vary by state) and on the
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Have questions about your potential legal case? Our Legal Leverage program has you covered! In most nonworkplace situations, you know when you might have a criminal law problem. Rob a store or get pulled over while driving drunk, and you know you’ll be in trouble with the law. However, in white-collar investigations—ones that often start
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What Happens The Protections You Have What to Do FBI agents show up in your office and “just want to talk.” You have the right against self-incrimination.You have no workplace protection. Don’t talk no matter what, even if they tell you that it is in your best interest. This is almost always a lie. Get
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