An Iowa administrative law judge has blasted QC Mart convenience store owner William Ernst for operating a “firing contest.” Ernst announced the contest in a chain-wide memo sent to his employees. He encouraged them to predict which cashier would be fired next. The winner would earn $10, and the contest……
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‘$10 if You Guess Who Will Be Fired Next’
With so many people unemployed, new job openings often receive hundreds of replies. It’s difficult to sort through so many resumes, let alone spare the time and money to do so. To help whittle down the applicant pool, a lot…
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Why You Can’t Discriminate Against Unemployed
Things are getting heavy in Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin Protests: Cut State Workers’ Union?
So here’s the scenario: a worker is fired or quits for no reason and then a few weeks later you are asked to approve their application for unemployment benefits. You deny it, thinking your worries are over. Then another notice..
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Go it Alone at Unemployment Hearing?
Rip Torn, the 79-year-old actor most famous for his role in the “Men in Black” movies and “The Larry Sanders Show,” is making a name for himself in the legal field as well. Unfortunately this time Tommy Lee Jones and..
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‘Men in Black’ Star Rip Torn Pleads Guilty in Drunk Bank Break In
Whether you consider Ugg boots a fashion friend or foe there now may be some health concerns associated with the popular sheepskin boots. Which begs the question: Are Ugg boots bad for feet? Because of the minimal arch support and…
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Could UGG Boots Cause Foot Fungus, Back Pain?
“So how’s that hopey changey thing workin out for ya?” It was one of Sarah Palin’s digs at President Obama’s campaign messages for hope. Critics such as Steven Colbert mocked her, suggesting a campaign slogan for her based on that… Continue reading this article, and get more legal news and information, at FindLaw.com
The City of New York was sued for its failure to provide the proper equipment to rescue and cleanup workers following 9/11. After years of sickness (including asthma and blood cancers from continued exposure to toxic dusts) and legal complaints,… Continue reading this article, and get more legal news and information, at FindLaw.com.
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Ground Zero Workers to Get up to $815M in 9/11 Settlement
The check is (almost) in the mail. The U.S. Congress has approved an extension of jobless benefits.
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Unemployment Extension Approved by Congress
Are we mistaken in thinking that there seems to be quite a surge lately in criminals with cute and catchy names? Perhaps it is just an occupational hazard of writing about crime on a regular basis, but since when did..
