The employee says noisy environment led to hearing loss; his boss remembers some risky recreational activity “What did you say?” said Employee Randy Reynolds. “I can’t hear you over this machine. Heck, I can’t hear much anymore, period.” “I said, ‘Can you come into my office at the end of your shift?’” Manager Lorraine Jefferson […]
Employees aren’t happy when they get a 45-minute automatic pay deduction for lunch, but they can’t leave their post “Hey Julio, what you got there? Ham or turkey?” said Manager Christine Hearn as she approached the reception area on return from a local deli. “Your sandwiches always look amazing.” “I can credit my son for […]
She says results showed she worked OT, but boss says, ‘It’s also your job to record it’ “Results look outstanding,” said Manager Ralph Edwards as he scanned his division’s report. “The big bosses are really going to be impressed by your work this quarter.” “I know,” said Amelia Redford. “I have to be in the […]
When the boss thinks employees lied, he wants true confessions; employees balk at the idea “Let me make sure I have this right,” said employee Carlos Ramirez, slipping on his reading glasses. “According to this little memo I found in my locker this morning, there will be a priest here tomorrow to listen to confessions.” […]
Employee says the job description is irrelevant at this point; Company leans into its words from years ago “I wish you didn’t have to go through this,” said Manager Cole Roberts. “Yeah, I’ve held it together for a lot of years,” said Brian Jeffers, an employee. “But you can never really escape PTSD. So many […]
In noncompete agreement, former owner agreed to stay out of business; new owner agreed to pay him for his promises “On behalf of the entire company, I want to extend condolences,” said HR Director Drew Mortimer. “On a personal level, I can’t believe he’s gone. We worked together for decades.” “Thank you,” said Evelyn Cherry, […]
Employee has crazy work schedule and expects overtime; employer says, ‘Six figures is salary, not hourly!’ “Ever hear the saying, ‘The days are long but the years are short?’” said Sam Casper, a group manager. “Sure have,” said VP of Operations Mike Collins. “My wife and I used to say it when the kids were […]
A worker claims her time away was actually protected FMLA leave. “Hey, Lynn,” said company attorney Eric Bressler. “Got a minute?” HR manager Lynn Rondo looked up from her computer. “Sure, Eric. What’s up?” Eric walked inside her office and shut the door. “So do you remember Susan Mayer?” “Of course,” Lynn said. “She was […]
“Your wanting to fire Eddie comes as a bit of a surprise,” HR manager Liz Jackson noted. “Didn’t you give him a healthy bonus last year?” “I did,” Maggie nodded. “But it wasn’t what it looked like on the surface.” “How so?” Liz asked. “Our group did well last year, but Eddie was barely marginal, […]
HR manager Lynn Rondo’s morning was filled with the paperwork that accompanied her company’s recent restructuring. Just when she thought about taking a break, company attorney Eric Bressler walked into her office. “Hi, Lynn. Remember Tom Jenkins?” Lynn put down her pen and frowned. “The manager we let go?” Eric nodded. “He’s suing us for […]
