Monthly Archives: July 2008
Employee Types
This management seminar flier categorizes different types of problem employees (e.g. “The Gossip,” “The Excuse Artist”), and offers ways to deal with each employee personality type. I think it is usually counterproductive to give people labels. For example, if a manager tells an … Continue reading
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“Ghosts of Abu Ghraib” (DVD)
Recently, I watched a very interesting, albeit unsettling, documentary titled “Ghosts of Abu Ghraib.” More information about the film is here. The film, of course, addresses the notorious photographs of torture (or alleged torture, some feel) that was conducted by … Continue reading
Filed under Philosophy - Employee Rights
Employee Tip: If You’re an H-1B Worker Being Underpaid Wages, Consider These Things
If you are an H-1B professional worker who is being underpaid wages, please know that you have legal rights. The information below describes your rights as an H-1B professional, and factors and options you should consider before taking legal action … Continue reading
Подсказка работникy: если Вы H-1B профессионал, которому недоплачивают заработную плату, подумайте над следующими вещами…
Подсказка работникy: если Вы H-1B профессионал, которому недоплачивают заработную плату, подумайте над следующими вещами: Если Вы профессионал, приехавший по визе H-1B, которому в настоящее время недоплачивают зарплату, знайте, что вы имеете юридические права. Приведенная ниже информация описывает Ваши права, нормы … Continue reading
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Pump You Up
Employers- are you looking for an employment defense attorney who will unquestioningly agree with every word you allege, gladly smear your opponent employee as “ridiculous” and a ”liar” and the like, and write letters to your opponent (although more so written to you) proclaiming … Continue reading
A Story: Opposing Attorneys Drinking Beers Together. (?!)
Another plaintiff’s attorney told me a war story that I’ve often thought about. The attorney was involved in a very negative lawsuit, where the parties (plaintiff and defendant) apparently disliked each other immensely. The case went to trial. After the … Continue reading
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Corporate Rhetoric, the Decline of Individual Rights, and What You Can Do About It
If you listened only to corporate-based rhetoric, you would get the following impressions about individuals who sue organizations: Frivolous lawsuits are out of control, and too many huge verdicts are being awarded to individuals who spill coffee on themselves and … Continue reading
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Employee Tip: Filing for Unemployment in WI; Preparing for Appeal and Hearing
If you are a Wisconsin employee seeking unemployment benefits, you may wish to consider the information and tips below. Please note the following information is for Wisconsin employees only, and is not legal advice; if you want legal advice, you should contact … Continue reading
Employee Tip: Document, Document, Document (And SAVE Documents!)
If you are an employee with concerns about your employer, or you think you may pursue a legal action someday, please know that the documentation you keep is critical. Do not assume the employer or others will keep important documents … Continue reading
“That’s Just the Way That I Am”
“That’s just the way that I am.” Ever find yourself saying this, when confronted about something you’ve done? If so, that means four things: (1) you are being unreasonable; (2) you KNOW you are being unreasonable; (3) you are making … Continue reading
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