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Read MoreShould we prohibit discussing politics at work?
Read MoreEmployers are free to manage their workforce through evaluations and, if work is found to be lacking in quantity or quality, create an improvement plan without worrying that constructive criticism will land them in court.
Read MoreThere’s something inherently suspicious about following up a valid charge of discrimination or harassment with an almost immediate employment action against the employee who filed the initial claim. That smacks of retaliation.
Read MoreThere are other times when an employee who seems to have been a stellar performer declines suddenly. That’s when employers should document the extent of the problem and take prompt action. While there may be a lawsuit, a clearly documented incident that justifies termination usually proves persuasive.
Read MoreEmployers can’t interfere with the right of an employee to take FMLA leave if that employee qualifies. But what if the employee has documented performance problems prior to leave? Can the employer still discipline the employee if that discipline would have been appropriate had the employee not requested leave?
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