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Here’s How Much That Wrongful Termination Claim Will Cost You

A wrongful termination claim sounds like an “ouch.” But how bad is it, really? Not great, as it turns out. Win or lose, here’s what you can expect to pay.

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Don’t Terminate an Employee for Participating in an OSHA Inspection (Unless You Can Spare $1 Million)

A Pennsylvania employer was ordered to pay $1.04 million to two former employees who were unlawfully terminated for participating in an OSHA inspection.

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Workplace Retaliation in the COVID-19 Era

Think carefully before you take action against an employee for speaking up about workplace health and safety concerns.

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Recalling Furloughed & Laid-Off Employees: Legal Considerations

There are important distinctions between furloughed and laid-off employees, and legal considerations for asking either to return to work post-COVID outbreak.

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Pop Quiz: Is That a Performance Issue or a Conduct Issue?

Not all employee mistakes are equal. Do you know the difference between a performance issue and a conduct issue? Find out by taking this Pop Quiz.

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Workers’ Compensation Claim or Wrongful Termination Suit—Take Your Pick

An auto dealer is facing a wrongful termination lawsuit for allegedly firing an employee after she mentioned the possibility of filing a workers’ comp claim.

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Preparing for "The Talk"

An employee isn’t working out and you need to terminate him/her. What should you say? What shouldn’t you say? We have some tips and talking points.

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How Wrongful Termination Erodes Your Culture and Bottom Line

We’re looking at best practices—and issues to look out for—related to discipline and termination, starting with wrongful termination and EEOC retaliation claims.

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