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Employee’s “Alternative Facts” Can’t Overcome Summary Judgment for Employer

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As the week begins with new lexicon coming out of our nation’s capital, a recent federal court of appeals ruling reminds us that, in most situations, it’s the employer’s assessment of the facts, not the employee’s...more

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Federal Appeals Court Decision Offers Practical Guidance To Both HR Executives And Their Employers

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A federal appeals court issued a decision on January 5, 2016 that provides valuable lessons to both human resources executives and the businesses they work for. The court upheld the termination of an HR Director after his...more

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Tolerance for Prior Misconduct Does Not Prevent Termination Based on Latest Behavior

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Some employers have a high threshold for tolerating abusive employees. Outbursts or confrontations that are grounds for automatic termination by one company may only prompt corrective action from another. A recent decision...more

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