It’s never been easier, because of your use of employer-owned devices, for your bosses to track you. And while courts have ruled that employers can legally monitor how their devices are being used, it doesn’t mean your employer can… Read More ›
Internal Investigations
Jury Awards $340,000 To Our Whistleblower Clients, Who Alleged Internal Investigation Was Retaliatory Smear Tactic
Former Warden, Assistant Warden Win Verdict, to Be Reinstated A Florida jury tonight ruled in favor of two prison officials who alleged that, after becoming whistleblowers, the Florida Department of Corrections (DOC) retaliated against them by smearing their reputations… Read More ›
New Year, New Career: 22 Points To Ponder Before Leaving Your Job
This time of year I am often asked about the things a departing employee should think about, or do, just before leaving their current employer. I’ve listed some of the key things that come to mind without having a specific… Read More ›
Gov’t Agency: Employers Cannot Routinely Prevent Employees From Talking To Each Other During Internal Investigations
A government agency ruled on July 30, 2012 that employers cannot routinely forbid their employees from talking to each other during an investigation. This kind of prohibition, common in most workplaces, may interfere with employees’ rights to cooperate and coordinate… Read More ›