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Employee points out kitchen safety issues, reports them and is fired immediately after investigation“You can’t tell me this isn’t disgusting,” said Nancy Butler, a new employee. “I threw out some spoiled food this morning and it still smells in the kitchen. And it’s like 100 degrees in there.”“I did notice a strong smell when I […]
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The boss says the work is essential to business; employee insists that it’s dangerous and she’s not working OT“I have an exciting opportunity for you,” said Manager David Henson as he walked into the employee break room and beelined to Letitia Matters. “You can make a lot of money.”Letitia sat and yawned, gripping her coffee […]
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Employee’s complaints about safety and money fall on deaf ears, but boss hears of poor work “I think I’m going to throw up!” Sonia Yoo threw the rag she’d been using to clean work areas in the bucket of sanitizer and ran toward the bathroom.“What’s her issue?” Jimmy Flagstone asked, directing the question to Sonia’s […]
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Following the work accident, company says she committed a safety violation and the consequence was termination “I’m just getting done at the urgent care,” Sondra Meyers said into her cell phone. She’d just dialed her new boss to update him on what happened. “The doctor here says it’s a calf strain. Nothing too serious.”“Oh, good. […]
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Employee and company agree to the nap, so why does she end up fired and filing a lawsuit?“We want to help you,” said Manager Brian Edwards. “While we can’t ignore that fact that you’ve disappeared more than once without notice, we realize you suffer from migraine headaches. Perhaps it’s time to explore an accommodation?”“Really?” said […]
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If medical marijuana is legal in the state, how can employer defend its case in termination?“You doing OK over there?” said Supervisor Sherry Stone. “You just called Jimmy by the wrong name. He’s been a customer for years. I thought you knew him well.”“I do,” said Alyssa Phillips. “I don’t know what I was thinking. […]
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Employee claims he’s singing along; Boss says F-bombs & the N-word have no place in the workplace. Period.“Good to see you all,” said Manager Kerry Meadows. “And thanks for taking this Zoom call on such short notice.”Her team of six nodded and waved silently at their cameras. Most of them had a coffee mug in […]
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Company has to shovel its way out of lawsuit when it tries to skip pay on a snow day“I think I’ll be shoveling out for the rest of the week,” said HR Director Judy Neesy as she stomped the snow off her feet inside the office doorway. “How much did you get up on the […]
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Employee says she avoided manager because he intimidated her; Boss says she was insubordinate when she wouldn’t meet“You’re a micromanager and I hate you for treating me like this!” hollered Jeanette Shaw inside her boss’ office. “I don’t have time to argue with you any more.”This was exactly what Manager Stewart Jones did NOT want […]
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Employee says it’s impossible to separate tampon use from gender discrimination“You want me to do what?” said employee Christina Roberts as she pushed her purse into a desk drawer. Her boss, Troy Matthews stood in the entrance to her cubicle. He lowered his voice and said, “This isn’t my call. Security just contacted me and […]
