Monthly Archives: June 2008
Employer Anger = College Money for Lawyers’ Kids
Employers who are angry wind up paying more in legal fees. A lot more. This is old news to employment attorneys, but perhaps not to the angry employers themselves. Sidetracked by anger and the idea of chasing “principle,” they may … Continue reading
Filed under Philosophy - Employee Rights
Are You In “Survival Mode?”
An employee (client) remarked to me that when she worked for her former employer- which had a difficult manager and stressful environment- workers there lived in “survival mode.” This phrase rang true to me. I talk to many employees in bad work … Continue reading
Filed under Philosophy - Employee Rights
Don’t File or Prolong a Lawsuit “Out of Principle”
This is a tip not only for employees, but also for employers and anyone else who is thinking about litigation. If you are thinking of filing a civil lawsuit, or gearing up for a vigorous defense of a lawsuit (e.g. “we’re not … Continue reading
Dating a Coworker? We’ll Need You Both to Sign This “Love Contract”
Some employers, concerned about workplace romances and sexual harassment lawsuits, require that dating coworkers sign ”Love Contracts.” (see article here; free registration required). That’s right: a contract that sets terms on love. The Contracts require dating employees to agree, among other … Continue reading
Filed under Humor
Opportunity in Conflict
If you’re in an employment dispute, it’s all too easy to get wrapped up in negativity: finger-pointing, petty arguments, defensiveness, close-mindedness and rash judgments. I’ve made these mistakes myself, as an attorney who is not a personal party to these … Continue reading
Filed under Philosophy - Employee Rights
“Negotiate?!” Acme Co. Doesn’t “Negotiate” Our Non-Competes
A little story for those of you considering a new job where the employer is asking you to sign a non-compete agreement. Particularly, if they are giving you the vibe that their non-compete is a take-it-or-leave-it sort of dealeo…
Filed under Philosophy - Employee Rights
Employee Tip: Dealing With Sexual Harassment
If you are an employee in Wisconsin and feel you are (or were) being sexually-harassed, you should know the following: (A) Know how the law defines sexual harassment; (B) Keep proof (documentation or recordings); (C) Learn your employer’s policies before complaining or … Continue reading
